Langon
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| Langon | |
|---|---|
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| "Langon" by Tolrone | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Utumna |
| Affiliation | Melko |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Langon |
Langon was a servant of Melko.
History
Langon's race and the meaning of his name are unknown, other than during the Elder Days he became a servant of Melko.
During the siege of Utumna by the Valar, Langon was with his Dark Lord in Utumna.
Then he was sent by Melko to negotiate with their enemies.[1]
Etymology
In The Grammar and Lexicon of the Gnomish Tongue[2] there are two entries:
- LANG - to blare, clang, ring
- LANGON - great bell
So perhaps the name has something to do with Langon "blaring forth" Melko's message.
Another interpretation comes later in The Etymologies with the following passages:
- LANK - Quenya lamba (throat), N lhame (the stem was first written LANG, with derivatives, Q langa, N lhang)[3]
- LAK - swallow, Q lambo (throat)[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "IV. The Chaining of Melko", p. 102
- ↑ 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), p. 52
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 367
