Amnon
From Tolkien Gateway
| Amnon | |
|---|---|
| Unknown | |
| Information | |
| Location | Valinor |
| Physical Description | |
| Race | Unknown |
| Gender | Male |
Amnon was a Seer of the First Age. His only recorded prophesy was "Great is the Fall of Gondolin",[1] which was quoted again by Turgon, King of Gondolin, at the time the event took place.[2]
Inspiration
In the Bible, Amnon was the wicked eldest son of David. Tolkien was surely aware of this character (as he was a Catholic), and it is curious to speculate on his particular choosing of this name, as it was in his earlier works.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "VII. The Flight of the Noldoli": "Notes and Commentary", p. 172
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "III. The Fall of Gondolin", p. 184
