Lethuin
From Tolkien Gateway
| "Lethuin" is a concept which has only appeared in an adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. |
| Lethuin | |
|---|---|
| Silvan Elf | |
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| "Lethuin" in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Woodland Realm |
| Affiliation | Elves of Mirkwood |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Lethuin |
Lethuin was a Silvan Elf of the Woodland Realm in the Hobbit films, portrayed by Eli Kent.
History
Lethuin helped capture Thorin and Company while they were in Mirkwood, and was later seen in the cellar conversing with Galion while Bilbo Baggins was searching for a means of helping the Dwarves escape.
Etymology
Lethuin is an anagram of the name Lúthien, which is similar to how other background characters were given names of that nature throughout the Peter Jackson films.[source?] However, there is no actual background or etymology behind it.
