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| | | caption="Morgul-blade" by [[:Category:Images by Audrey Corman|Audrey Corman]] | ||
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| | | owner=[[Nazgûl]] | ||
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| notablefor=Injuring [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] | |||
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The '''Morgul-knife''' was a magical, poisoned dagger used by the [[Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}: "''They tried to pierce your heart with a Morgul-knife...''"</ref> | The '''Morgul-knife''' was a magical, poisoned dagger used by the [[Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}: "''They tried to pierce your heart with a Morgul-knife...''"</ref> | ||
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[[File:Liz Danforth - Morgul-knife.jpg|thumb|left|''Morgul-knife'' by [[Liz Danforth]]]] | [[File:Liz Danforth - Morgul-knife.jpg|thumb|left|''Morgul-knife'' by [[Liz Danforth]]]] | ||
At [[Weathertop]], during his journey to [[Rivendell]] with [[the One Ring]], the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] [[Frodo Baggins]] was stabbed by the [[Witch-king|Lord of the Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> A fragment of the blade remained within the wound, working its way toward his heart and threatening to turn Frodo into a [[Wraiths|wraith]].<ref name=FRII1>{{FR|II1}}</ref> [[Elrond]] was able to remove the shard and heal the wound,<ref name=FRII1/> but each year on the anniversary of his stabbing Frodo became seriously ill. Only his eventual departure to [[Eldamar]] offered a permanent cure.{{fact}} | At [[Weathertop]], during his journey to [[Rivendell]] with [[the One Ring]], the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] [[Frodo Baggins]] was stabbed by the [[Witch-king|Lord of the Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> A fragment of the blade remained within the wound, working its way toward his heart and threatening to turn Frodo into a [[Wraiths|wraith]].<ref name=FRII1>{{FR|II1}}</ref> [[Elrond]] was able to remove the shard and heal the wound,<ref name=FRII1/> but each year on the anniversary of his stabbing Frodo became seriously ill.<ref>{{RK|VI9}} </ref> Only his eventual departure to [[Eldamar]] offered a permanent cure.{{fact}} | ||
[[Athelas]] (or Kingsfoil) was known to slow the poisonous effect of the morgul-blade. This treatment was also effective against other [[Mordor]] illnesses, such as the [[Black Breath]].{{ | [[Athelas]] (or Kingsfoil) was known to slow the poisonous effect of the morgul-blade. This treatment was also effective against other [[Mordor]] illnesses, such as the [[Black Breath]].<ref name="House">{{RK|V8}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
''[[ | ''[[Morgul]]'' means "(dark) sorcery" in [[Sindarin]].<ref>[http://www.jrrvf.com/hisweloke/sindar/online/english.html Hiswelókë's Sindarin Dictionary] (accessed 26 December 2010)</ref> | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
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Revision as of 14:37, 5 October 2021
Morgul-knife | |
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Dagger | |
"Morgul-blade" by Audrey Corman | |
Owner | Nazgûl |
Notable for | Injuring Frodo |
Gallery | Images of the Morgul-knife |
The Morgul-knife was a magical, poisoned dagger used by the Nazgûl.[1]
History
At Weathertop, during his journey to Rivendell with the One Ring, the Hobbit Frodo Baggins was stabbed by the Lord of the Nazgûl.[2] A fragment of the blade remained within the wound, working its way toward his heart and threatening to turn Frodo into a wraith.[3] Elrond was able to remove the shard and heal the wound,[3] but each year on the anniversary of his stabbing Frodo became seriously ill.[4] Only his eventual departure to Eldamar offered a permanent cure.[source?]
Athelas (or Kingsfoil) was known to slow the poisonous effect of the morgul-blade. This treatment was also effective against other Mordor illnesses, such as the Black Breath.[5]
Etymology
Morgul means "(dark) sorcery" in Sindarin.[6]
Portrayal in adaptations
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- The enchanted Morgul-knife, wielded by the Ringwraiths, strikes as short sword with many additional effects on a character.[7]
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- "Morgul-knife" modifies a Nazgûl's prowess, and affects the corruption points of a character. "Morgul-blade" is a Permanent-event card, playable by a Ringwraith or a Ringwraith follower.
2001-03: The Lord of the Rings (film series):
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Many Meetings": "They tried to pierce your heart with a Morgul-knife..."
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Knife in the Dark"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Many Meetings"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Grey Havens"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Houses of Healing"
- ↑ Hiswelókë's Sindarin Dictionary (accessed 26 December 2010)
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1994), Treasures of Middle-earth (2nd edition) (#2010), p. 38
- ↑ Gary Russell, The Art of The Fellowship of the Ring
Weapons in Tolkien's legendarium | |
Arrows: | Black Arrow · Dailir · Red Arrow |
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Axes: | Dramborleg · Durin's Axe |
Bows: | Belthronding · Bow of Bregor · Bow of the Galadhrim |
Knives: | Angrist · Barrow-blades · Morgul-knife · Sting |
Maces: | Grond |
Spears: | Aeglos |
Swords: | Anglachel/Gurthang · Anguirel · Aranrúth · Dagmor · Glamdring · Glend · Gúthwinë · Herugrim · Narsil/Andúril · Orcrist · Ringil · Sword of Manwë |