| Indexes: Alphabetical: B About this entry: Updated 19 April 2016 Updates planned: 1 The Two Captains of Amon Rûdh A name given to the two warriors who led a resistance against the incoming forces of Morgoth from their impenetrable refuge on the summit of Amon Rûdh. The 'Bow' referred to Beleg Strongbow, famed for his archery and his great bow Belthronding, and the 'Helm' was Túrin Turambar, bearer of the Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin. Together these Two Captains founded a small but well-defended land southward of Brethil that came to be known as Dor-Cúarthol, the Land of Bow and Helm. That land did not last long: their stronghold on Amon Rûdh could not be taken by force, but it could be betrayed, and so it was. Mîm, the original owner of the hidden house, led a troop of Orcs there in secret. The defenders were slaughtered, and Beleg the Bow was left for dead while Túrin the Helm was carried off as a prisoner of the Orcs. See also... Song of the Great Bow Indexes: Alphabetical: B About this entry: Updated 19 April 2016 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2016. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Discus branding: an optional service that gives you the power to change the layout of DISC questionnaires and reports. |
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