Naugladur

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Naugladur
Dwarf
Steamey - Death of Naugladur.jpg
"Death of Naugladur" by Steamey
Biographical Information
TitlesKing of Nogrod[1]
LocationNogrod
DeathF.A. 503
Killed by Beren at the Battle of Sarn Athrad
Physical Description
GenderMale
WeaponryHammer, sword[2]
GalleryImages of Naugladur

Naugladur was the king of the Dwarves of Nogrod in The Book of Lost Tales.

History[edit | edit source]

He led the attack against Menegroth to capture the Nauglafring. Later he fought with Beren in the Battle of Sarn Athrad and would have slain him, but stumbled and Beren slew him to reclaim the Nauglafring. With his dying words he cursed the treasure that he was bringing back to Nogrod, which Beren dumped in the river.[3]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Naugladur was never explained by Tolkien, but it is likely a Goldogrin name meaning "King [of the] Dwarves".[4]

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