Glowworms
From Tolkien Gateway
Glowworms were tiny animals which glimmered in dark environments.[1]
Other versions of the legendarium
In The Book of Lost Tales, Beleg is said to have thought of glowworms when seeing the bright light of Noldo crystal lanterns.[2] Glowworms are also said to have been creeping about the borders of the deep pools of Murmuran.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "II. Turambar and the Foalókë", p. 78
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "III. The Coming of the Valar and the Building of Valinor", p. 74