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==Etymology and names== | ==Etymology and names== | ||
''Aeglos'' means "snow-point" or "icicle". The element ''aeg'' means "point" from ''AYAK'', "sharp, pointed". The element ''los'' means "snow".<ref>{{S|Appendix | ''Aeglos'' means "snow-point"<ref>{{S|Index}}</ref> or "icicle"<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings Index]]''</ref>. The element ''aeg'' means "point" from ''AYAK'', "sharp, pointed". The element ''los'' means "snow".<ref>{{S|Appendix}}</ref><ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}</ref> | ||
In editions of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' prior to 2005, the spear is spelled ''Aiglos''. Tolkien, however, commented in a manuscript that the more correct Sindarin spelling is in fact ''Aeglos''.<ref>{{VT|42a}}, p. 11</ref<ref>[[Wayne G. Hammond]] and [[Christina Scull]] (eds), ''[[The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion]]'', p. 231</ref> | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
Revision as of 17:58, 12 November 2010
File:Aiglos.jpg
Aiglos by Audrey Corman
Aeglos was the name for the spear of Gil-galad which was greatly feared by the enemy. It was broken when Gil-galad fell in combat against Sauron himself, on the slopes of Mount Doom S.A. 3431.[1][2]
Etymology and names
Aeglos means "snow-point"[3] or "icicle"[4]. The element aeg means "point" from AYAK, "sharp, pointed". The element los means "snow".[5][6]
In editions of The Lord of the Rings prior to 2005, the spear is spelled Aiglos. Tolkien, however, commented in a manuscript that the more correct Sindarin spelling is in fact Aeglos.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Portrayal in adaptations
File:Gil-galad wielding Aeglos.jpg
Gil-galad wielding Aeglos in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- Aiglos is a Holy weapon with magical abilities.[7]
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- Aiglos, only playable by Warriors, gives a direct influence against Elves.
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
- Gil-galad is seen wielding the spear. Warren Mahy desgined the weapon.[8]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Index
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies"
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1994), Treasures of Middle-earth (2nd edition) (#2010)
- ↑ Gary Russell, The Art of The Fellowship of the Ring
| Weapons in Tolkien's legendarium | |
| Arrows: | Black Arrow · Dailir · Red Arrow |
|---|---|
| Axes: | Dramborleg · Durin's Axe |
| Bows: | Belthronding · Bow of Bregor · Bow of the Galadhrim |
| Knives: | Angrist · Barrow-blades · Morgul-knife · Sting |
| Maces: | Grond |
| Spears: | Aeglos |
| Swords: | Anglachel/Gurthang · Anguirel · Aranrúth · Dagmor · Glamdring · Glend · Gúthwinë · Herugrim · Narsil/Andúril · Orcrist · Ringil · Sword of Manwë |
