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'''Grond''', called the Hammer of the Underworld, was [[Morgoth]]'s mighty mace that he bore when he fought [[Fingolfin]] before the doors of [[Angband]]. Each time Grond struck the ground it created a pit from which smoke and fire erupted. However, Fingolfin evaded these strokes; he only fell when he grew weary and Morgoth was able to crush him under his shield.<ref>{{S|Fingolfin}}</ref> | '''Grond''', called the Hammer of the Underworld, was [[Morgoth]]'s mighty mace that he bore when he fought [[Fingolfin]] before the doors of [[Angband]]. Each time Grond struck the ground it created a pit from which smoke and fire erupted. However, Fingolfin evaded these strokes; he only fell when he grew weary and Morgoth was able to crush him under his shield.<ref>{{S|Fingolfin}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 09:08, 11 May 2015
Grond | |
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Other names | Hammer of the Underworld |
Location | Angband |
Gallery | Images of Grond |
Grond, called the Hammer of the Underworld, was Morgoth's mighty mace that he bore when he fought Fingolfin before the doors of Angband. Each time Grond struck the ground it created a pit from which smoke and fire erupted. However, Fingolfin evaded these strokes; he only fell when he grew weary and Morgoth was able to crush him under his shield.[1]
Etymology
- See Grond: Etymology
References
Weapons in Tolkien's legendarium | |
Arrows: | Black Arrow · Dailir · Red Arrow |
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Axes: | Dramborleg · Durin's Axe |
Bows: | Belthronding · Bow of Bregor · Bow of the Galadhrim |
Knives: | Angrist · Barrow-blades · Morgul-knife · Sting |
Maces: | Grond |
Spears: | Aeglos |
Swords: | Anglachel/Gurthang · Anguirel · Aranrúth · Dagmor · Glamdring · Glend · Gúthwinë · Herugrim · Narsil/Andúril · Orcrist · Ringil · Sword of Manwë |