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The '''Morgai''' ([[Sindarin|S.]] "Black Fence")<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 101</ref> was an eastern ridge in the [[Ephel Dúath]], forming an inner wall to [[Mordor]]'s western defense. It was separated from the Ephel Dúath by a trough, in which a road lead from [[Durthang]] in the North to the Morgul-pass. | The '''Morgai''' ([[Sindarin|S.]] "Black Fence")<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 101</ref> was an eastern ridge in the [[Ephel Dúath]], forming an inner wall to [[Mordor]]'s western defense.<ref>{{RK|Map}}</ref> The edge of the ridge was notched and jagged with fang-like crags.<ref>{{RK|VI1}}</ref> It was separated from the Ephel Dúath by a trough, in which a road lead from [[Durthang]] in the North to the Morgul-pass.<ref>{{RK|VI2}}</ref> | ||
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The Morgai (S. "Black Fence")[1] was an eastern ridge in the Ephel Dúath, forming an inner wall to Mordor's western defense.[2] The edge of the ridge was notched and jagged with fang-like crags.[3] It was separated from the Ephel Dúath by a trough, in which a road lead from Durthang in the North to the Morgul-pass.[4]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 101
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Tower of Cirith Ungol"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Land of Shadow"