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'''Serpents''' was a name used both for the [[dragons]] (properly, '''great serpents''')<ref name=Ety>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 370 (entry for [[LOK|LOK-]])</ref> and as a synonym for ordinary [[snakes]]. | '''Serpents''' was a name used both for the [[dragons]] (properly, '''great serpents''')<ref name=Ety>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 370 (entry for [[LOK|LOK-]])</ref> and as a synonym for ordinary [[snakes]]. | ||
During his fight with [[Huan]], [[Sauron]] took the form of a serpent.{{ | During his fight with [[Huan]], [[Sauron]] briefly took the form of a serpent.<ref>{{S|19}}</ref> The "[[Black Serpent]]" on scarlet was also the heraldic symbol of a chieftain of the [[Haradrim]], suggesting that there were serpents in the South.<ref>{{RK|V6}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Other names== | ||
In [[Quenya]], "snake, serpent" is ''[[lókë]]'' ([[Sindarin]], ''[[lhûg]]'').<ref>{{S|Appendix}}</ref> | In [[Quenya]], "snake, serpent" is ''[[lókë]]'' ([[Sindarin]], ''[[lhûg]]'').<ref>{{S|Appendix}}</ref> | ||
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*[[Snakes]] | *[[Snakes]] | ||
*[[Sea-serpents]] | *[[Sea-serpents]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{WP|Serpent (symbolism)}} | *{{WP|Serpent (symbolism)}} | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
[[Category:Animals]] | [[Category:Animals]] | ||
[[Category:Dragons]] | [[Category:Dragons]] |
Latest revision as of 18:11, 16 February 2024
Serpents was a name used both for the dragons (properly, great serpents)[1] and as a synonym for ordinary snakes.
During his fight with Huan, Sauron briefly took the form of a serpent.[2] The "Black Serpent" on scarlet was also the heraldic symbol of a chieftain of the Haradrim, suggesting that there were serpents in the South.[3]
Other names[edit | edit source]
In Quenya, "snake, serpent" is lókë (Sindarin, lhûg).[4]
The Noldorin name Lhamthanc ("forked tongue") is said to be a "serpent-name", consisting of lham(b) + thanc.[5]
Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- "Sea Serpent" is a creature of Drake-kind, able to inflict two strikes.
See also[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 370 (entry for LOK-)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beren and Lúthien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 388