Legolas (elf of Gondolin)
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| Legolas | |
|---|---|
| Noldo | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Laiqalassë |
| Position | House of the Tree |
| Location | Gondolin |
| Affiliation | House of the Tree |
Legolas was a Noldo of Gondolin.
History
He was one of the House of the Tree, a scout under Galdor. Because of his keen eyes and knowledge of the mountainous area, he was chosen by the escapees of the Fall of Gondolin to be in front and guide them across the Cristhorn.[1]
Following the fall, he moved to Tol Eressëa, where he took the name Laiqalassë.[2]
Etymology
The meaning of Legolas was twofold: it could mean "Greenleaf" from Gnomish laigos ("greenness") and las ("leaf"), as well as "Keen sight", from leg, lêg ("keen, piercing") and last ("look, glance").[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "III. The Fall of Gondolin"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "III. The Fall of Gondolin": "Notes and Commentary"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, Appendix: Names in the Lost Tales – Part I
