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Dates First used after Túrin entered Nargothrond in I 490; used until Túrin's death in I 499 Location Especially associated with Nargothrond, and later with Brethil Race Men Division Edain Culture Men of Dor-lómin Family House of Hador Meaning A reference to Túrin's black-bladed sword Gurthang Other names Black Sword of Brethil, Black Sword of Nargothrond, Black Sword of the South, Black Thorn of Brethil, Mormegil Title of Túrin Turambar or his sword Gurthang1 Note This title often appears as a single word, 'Blacksword' Indexes: Alphabetical: B Men About this entry: Updated 24 August 2014 Updates planned: 1 A name for Túrin Turambar Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV A title given to Túrin Turambar during his time as captain of Nargothrond, and sometimes later used when he dwelt in the Forest of Brethil. Notes 1 In the overwhelming majority of its uses, the title 'Black Sword' refers to the Man Túrin Turambar. On a handful of occasions, however, it is used to describe Gurthang, the literal Black Sword that Túrin carried. See also... Black Sword of Brethil, Black Sword of Nargothrond, Black Sword of the South, Captain of Nargothrond, Dragon-King, Elu Thingol, Mormegil, The Dragon, Thurin Indexes: Alphabetical: B Men About this entry: Updated 24 August 2014 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2014. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Explore the benefits of using a personality profile to discover yourself and make the most of your career.

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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 First used after Túrin entered Nargothrond in I 490; used until Túrin's death in I 499 Location Especially associated with Nargothrond, and later with Brethil Race Men Division Edain Culture Men of Dor-lómin Family House of Hador Meaning A reference to Túrin's black-bladed sword Gurthang Other names Black Sword of Brethil, Black Sword of Nargothrond, Black Sword of the South, Black Thorn of Brethil, Mormegil Title of Túrin Turambar or his sword Gurthang1 Note This title often appears as a single word, 'Blacksword' Indexes: Alphabetical: B Men About this entry: Updated 24 August 2014 Updates planned: 1 A name for Túrin Turambar

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV A title given to Túrin Turambar during his time as captain of Nargothrond, and sometimes later used when he dwelt in the Forest of Brethil. Notes 1 In the overwhelming majority of its uses, the title 'Black Sword' refers to the Man Túrin Turambar. On a handful of occasions, however, it is used to describe Gurthang, the literal Black Sword that Túrin carried. See also... Black Sword of Brethil, Black Sword of Nargothrond, Black Sword of the South, Captain of Nargothrond, Dragon-King, Elu Thingol, Mormegil, The Dragon, Thurin Indexes: Alphabetical: B Men About this entry: Updated 24 August 2014 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2014. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Explore the benefits of using a personality profile to discover yourself and make the most of your career.