| Species The larval form of flies (of which there are many species within the order Diptera) Meaning Probably from Old English maða, 'maggot' or 'grub' Other names Maggots develop into flies as their adult form Indexes: Alphabetical: M Animals and Plants About this entry: Updated 31 August 2024 This entry is complete Small grubs, especially the larval stage of certain flies, associated with rot and decay. The term is never used literally in the tales of Middle-earth, but it commonly appears as a favourite insult among the Orcs. In particular, the sturdy Uruk-hai of Isengard would commonly refer to lesser Orcs as 'maggots', with those from the Misty Mountains being more specifically 'mountain-maggots'. Despite the similarity of the name, maggots of this kind were not connected to the family named Maggot who farmed the lands of the Marish in the Shire. That family's name is simply phonetically similar, and not intended to suggest any kind of direct derivation. See also... Maggot-folk Indexes: Alphabetical: M Animals and Plants About this entry: Updated 31 August 2024 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2017, 2024. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Discus includes a huge range of team assessment features, including leadership and team roles. |
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