The Encyclopedia of Arda - Belegûr (original) (raw)

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Dates This name fell out of use after the return of Morgoth to Middle-earth, though Morgoth himself remained in Arda until the end of the First Age Race Ainur Division At one time counted among the Valar Culture This name was used among the Sindar in Middle-earth Settlements Originally dwelt in Utumno and later, after his Captivity and return to Middle-earth, established himself at Angband Pronunciation be'legoor Meaning 'He who arises in might' Other names Belegurth, Melkor, Morgoth Bauglir Titles Bauglir, Black King, Craven, Dark King, Dark Lord, Dark Power of the North, The Enemy, Enemy of Men and Elves, Evil of the North, Giver of Freedom, Great Enemy, Great Shadow, King of the World, Lord of All, Lord of the Dark, Lord of the Darkness, Lord of Men, Lord of Middle-earth, Marrer of Middle-earth, Master of the Fates of Arda, Master of Lies, Power of the North, Power of Terror and of Hate Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: B About this entry: Updated 26 March 2012 This entry is complete A Sindarin name for Melkor Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV IlúvatarBelegûr(Melkor)Manwë The direct Sindarin translation of the Quenya name Melkor, referring to the first Dark Lord, and meaning 'he who arises in might'. Wishing to avoid a direct recognition of Melkor's power, the Sindar tended to use an adapted form of the name, Belegurth, meaning 'great death'. Both these forms fell out of use after Melkor's return to Middle-earth, when the name given to him by Fëanor - Morgoth the Black Foe - came to be universally used. See also... Belegurth Indexes: Alphabetical: B Ainur About this entry: Updated 26 March 2012 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2011-2012. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates This name fell out of use after the return of Morgoth to Middle-earth, though Morgoth himself remained in Arda until the end of the First Age Race Ainur Division At one time counted among the Valar Culture This name was used among the Sindar in Middle-earth Settlements Originally dwelt in Utumno and later, after his Captivity and return to Middle-earth, established himself at Angband Pronunciation be'legoor Meaning 'He who arises in might' Other names Belegurth, Melkor, Morgoth Bauglir Titles Bauglir, Black King, Craven, Dark King, Dark Lord, Dark Power of the North, The Enemy, Enemy of Men and Elves, Evil of the North, Giver of Freedom, Great Enemy, Great Shadow, King of the World, Lord of All, Lord of the Dark, Lord of the Darkness, Lord of Men, Lord of Middle-earth, Marrer of Middle-earth, Master of the Fates of Arda, Master of Lies, Power of the North, Power of Terror and of Hate Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: B About this entry: Updated 26 March 2012 This entry is complete A Sindarin name for Melkor

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV Ilúvatar

Belegûr(Melkor)Manwë The direct Sindarin translation of the Quenya name Melkor, referring to the first Dark Lord, and meaning 'he who arises in might'. Wishing to avoid a direct recognition of Melkor's power, the Sindar tended to use an adapted form of the name, Belegurth, meaning 'great death'. Both these forms fell out of use after Melkor's return to Middle-earth, when the name given to him by Fëanor - Morgoth the Black Foe - came to be universally used. See also... Belegurth Indexes: Alphabetical: B Ainur About this entry: Updated 26 March 2012 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2011-2012. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key.