Lammoth
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| Lammoth | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| General Information | |
| Location | North of the Firth of Drengist, west of Ered Lómin |
| Type | Region |
| Description | Empty coastland known for its echos |
| History | |
| Events | Ungoliant's attack upon Morgoth |
Lammoth, the "Great Echo", was a shoreland region far to the northwest of Beleriand, north of Drengist and west of the Ered Lómin.[1] It was where Ungoliant set upon Morgoth to attempt to gain the Silmarils. As Morgoth was being strangled he cried out in anguish and the echos of this shout remained in the land thereafter. His cry was heard by the Balrogs from Angband who came and rescued their lord from the great spider.[2]
In the First Age, a battle was fought here between the Noldor of Fingolfin and a large host of orcs, resulting in a crushing defeat for Morgoth.[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Flight of the Noldor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", The names of Finwë's descendants
