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'''Pengolodh''' (also spelled '''Pengolod''', '''Pengoloð''', '''Pengoloth''', and '''Pengoloþ''' — the ending in all cases representing the voiced [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voiced_dental_fricative | '''Pengolodh''' (also spelled '''Pengolod''', '''Pengoloð''', '''Pengoloth''', and '''Pengoloþ''' — the ending in all cases representing the voiced [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voiced_dental_fricative interdental fricative]) was a Loremaster of the [[Noldor]]. | ||
Pengolodh was | ==History== | ||
Pengolodh was an [[Elves|Elf]] of [[Gondolin]], who was born in [[Nevrast]] to a Noldorin lord and a [[Sindar|Sindarin]] lady. As a member of the [[Lambengolmor]], he was known as the "Sage of the Noldor", and counted as the greatest Loremaster since [[Fëanor]] and [[Rúmil the loremaster|Rúmil]]. | |||
Pengolodh escaped the sack of the city with [[Tuor]] and [[Idril]], and followed them to the [[Havens of Sirion]]. He is not further mentioned in writing, but since the ''[[Annals of Beleriand]]'' are attributed to him, as well as the edited ''[[Annals of Aman]]'' (furthering the work of Rúmil), he must have stayed in [[Lindon]] for at least a while after the [[War of Wrath]], so that the [[Dúnedain]] could copy his work. | Pengolodh escaped the sack of the city with [[Tuor]] and [[Idril]], and followed them to the [[Havens of Sirion]]. He is not further mentioned in writing, but since the ''[[Annals of Beleriand]]'' are attributed to him, as well as the edited ''[[Annals of Aman]]'' (furthering the work of Rúmil), he must have stayed in [[Lindon]] for at least a while after the [[War of Wrath]], so that the [[Dúnedain]] could copy his work. | ||
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It was during his stay at the [[Mouths of the Sirion]] that Pengolodh did the majority of his work. Basing on information obtained from the refugees of [[Doriath]], he made copies and extracts of documents written in [[Cirth]], possibly preserving them as an active writing system. | It was during his stay at the [[Mouths of the Sirion]] that Pengolodh did the majority of his work. Basing on information obtained from the refugees of [[Doriath]], he made copies and extracts of documents written in [[Cirth]], possibly preserving them as an active writing system. | ||
Later, in the [[Second Age]], he dwelt in the Kingdom of [[Ereinion Gil-galad]]. Pengolodh was one of the few Elves admitted into Khazad-dûm, where he might have learned [[Khuzdul]]. Pengolodh left Middle-earth during the [[War of the Elves and Sauron]] and after the fall of [[Eregion]], and left for [[Tol Eressëa]], last of the Loremasters to leave Middle-earth. | Later, in the [[Second Age]], he dwelt in the Kingdom of [[Ereinion Gil-galad]]. Pengolodh was one of the few Elves admitted into [[Khazad-dûm]], where he might have learned [[Khuzdul]]. Pengolodh left Middle-earth during the [[War of the Elves and Sauron]] and after the fall of [[Eregion]], and left for [[Tol Eressëa]], last of the Loremasters to leave Middle-earth. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
The name Pengolodh was the [[Sindarin]] form of his [[Quenya]] name, Quendingoldo. Both names mean 'Elf-Noldo', or more loosely, "Noldorin Elf". | |||
==Other Versions of the Legendarium== | |||
Pengolodh does not appear in any of the canon works of Middle-earth, but in ''The History of Middle-earth'' he is given as the author of many works, including the ''Annals of Beleriand'', a work which was developed by Tolkien at the same time as ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', and from which [[Christopher Tolkien]] drew much information to establish the published ''Silmarillion''. Various late essays by Tolkien dealing with linguistics are presented as being the work of Pengolodh, including the remarkable work ''[[Quendi and Eldar]]''. | Pengolodh does not appear in any of the canon works of Middle-earth, but in ''The History of Middle-earth'' he is given as the author of many works, including the ''Annals of Beleriand'', a work which was developed by Tolkien at the same time as ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', and from which [[Christopher Tolkien]] drew much information to establish the published ''Silmarillion''. Various late essays by Tolkien dealing with linguistics are presented as being the work of Pengolodh, including the remarkable work ''[[Quendi and Eldar]]''. | ||
Early Tolkien texts stated that, after removing to Tol Eressëa, Pengolodh | Early Tolkien texts stated that, after removing to Tol Eressëa, Pengolodh lived in a village called ''[[Tavrobel]]'' (or ''Tathrobel''). Centuries later [[Ælfwine]] spoke with him there. The figure of [[Gilfanon]], which fulfilled a similar role as a chronicler of the annals of Beleriand in earlier works, probably became this character as well in Tolkien's mind. | ||
[[Category:Noldor]] | [[Category:Noldor]] | ||
[[Category:Gondolin and Turgon]] | [[Category:Gondolin and Turgon]] | ||
Revision as of 10:38, 7 December 2007
Pengolodh (also spelled Pengolod, Pengoloð, Pengoloth, and Pengoloþ — the ending in all cases representing the voiced interdental fricative) was a Loremaster of the Noldor.
History
Pengolodh was an Elf of Gondolin, who was born in Nevrast to a Noldorin lord and a Sindarin lady. As a member of the Lambengolmor, he was known as the "Sage of the Noldor", and counted as the greatest Loremaster since Fëanor and Rúmil.
Pengolodh escaped the sack of the city with Tuor and Idril, and followed them to the Havens of Sirion. He is not further mentioned in writing, but since the Annals of Beleriand are attributed to him, as well as the edited Annals of Aman (furthering the work of Rúmil), he must have stayed in Lindon for at least a while after the War of Wrath, so that the Dúnedain could copy his work.
It was during his stay at the Mouths of the Sirion that Pengolodh did the majority of his work. Basing on information obtained from the refugees of Doriath, he made copies and extracts of documents written in Cirth, possibly preserving them as an active writing system.
Later, in the Second Age, he dwelt in the Kingdom of Ereinion Gil-galad. Pengolodh was one of the few Elves admitted into Khazad-dûm, where he might have learned Khuzdul. Pengolodh left Middle-earth during the War of the Elves and Sauron and after the fall of Eregion, and left for Tol Eressëa, last of the Loremasters to leave Middle-earth.
Etymology
The name Pengolodh was the Sindarin form of his Quenya name, Quendingoldo. Both names mean 'Elf-Noldo', or more loosely, "Noldorin Elf".
Other Versions of the Legendarium
Pengolodh does not appear in any of the canon works of Middle-earth, but in The History of Middle-earth he is given as the author of many works, including the Annals of Beleriand, a work which was developed by Tolkien at the same time as The Silmarillion, and from which Christopher Tolkien drew much information to establish the published Silmarillion. Various late essays by Tolkien dealing with linguistics are presented as being the work of Pengolodh, including the remarkable work Quendi and Eldar.
Early Tolkien texts stated that, after removing to Tol Eressëa, Pengolodh lived in a village called Tavrobel (or Tathrobel). Centuries later Ælfwine spoke with him there. The figure of Gilfanon, which fulfilled a similar role as a chronicler of the annals of Beleriand in earlier works, probably became this character as well in Tolkien's mind.
