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'''Gorgol the Butcher''' was an [[Orcs|Orc]] of the [[First Age]] | '''Gorgol the Butcher''' was an [[Orcs|Orc]] of the [[First Age]] who is only mentioned once in ''[[The Lay of Leithian Recommenced|The Lay of Leithian]]''. | ||
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During the recounting of Beren's deeds of valor as an outlaw in [[Dorthonion]], Gorgol the Butcher was hewn by [[Beren]].<ref>{{LB|4}}, "3. Of Beren son of Barahir & his escape", ''verse 519'', p. 344</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 17:02, 10 May 2022
Gorgol the Butcher was an Orc of the First Age who is only mentioned once in The Lay of Leithian.
History
During the recounting of Beren's deeds of valor as an outlaw in Dorthonion, Gorgol the Butcher was hewn by Beren.[1]
Etymology
According to Paul Strack, the name Gorgol is in Black Speech, being glossed as "Butcher".[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lays of Beleriand, "IV. The Lay of Leithian Recommenced", "3. Of Beren son of Barahir & his escape", verse 519, p. 344
- ↑ Paul Strack, "BS. Gorgol m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon (accessed 10 May 2022)
