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In [[ | In [[Gnomish]], one of [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]'s early conceptions of an [[Elvish|Elven]] language, the word for "gold" is ''glôr'' (''glôriol'' means "golden, like gold", and ''glôrin'' means "golden, of gold"). The poetic word for "gold" is ''Culu''.<ref>{{PE|11}}, pp. 27, 40</ref> | ||
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Precious Gold Ring by Jeffery Reitz
Gold was an extremely valuable mineral in Middle-earth, but not nearly as valuable as mithril.
A portion of gold was used in the creation of Tilkal, to construct Angainor. The treasure of Smaug also contained gold.
History
Gold was present in the deeps of Arda since its creation by Eru. It was no doubt discovered by Aulë, the great smith who was the first to make use of it. Afterwards, it was to be used by all speaking peoples of earth particularly the Dwarves who mastered it and by the Ñoldor.
Names
In Gnomish, one of Tolkien's early conceptions of an Elven language, the word for "gold" is glôr (glôriol means "golden, like gold", and glôrin means "golden, of gold"). The poetic word for "gold" is Culu.[1]
Portrayal in adaptations
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- Gold (Mal) is valued by the Dwarves above all other metals, save mithril. Elven smiths mix it with other metals to make strong alloys.[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "I-Lam na-Ngoldathon: The Grammar and Lexicon of the Gnomish Tongue", in Parma Eldalamberon XI (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, and Patrick H. Wynne), pp. 27, 40
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1994), Treasures of Middle-earth (2nd edition) (#2010)
