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'''Thû''' was a name for [[Sauron]] used by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] in some of earlier periods in the development of his [[legendarium]], particularly the ''[[Lay of Leithian]]'', where Thû replaced [[Tevildo]] the Cat.
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'''Thû''', the Necromancer and Lord of Werewolves, was a character that is featured in ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'' the early writings that would evolve into the ''[[Silmarillion]]''. Thû would later evolve into the character of '''[[Sauron]]'''.


The element Thû reappears in later [[Noldorin]]/[[Sindarin]] language in the name [[Gorthaur|Gor'''thaur''']].
== Tu or Tuvon ==
The earliest appearance of the figure of Thû, was as a [[sprites|fay]] in [[Gilfanon's Tale]], called Tu or Tuvon. Tu's origins are not developed, other than that he was the greatest wizard/magician in the world, and taught lore and [[magic]] to the [[Dark Elves]]; those he ruled were the [[Hisildi]]. His dwelling was in deep caves near the waters that fed the [[Waters of Awakening]].


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His appearance is connected to the story of the [[Awakening of Men]]; he interprets the will of [[Ilúvatar]], and warns [[Nuin]] that the time of [[Men]] had not yet come, as they must not wake before the [[Sun]]. Afterwards he assists and shepherds the first Men with Nuin. When the Sun rises, Tu has to hide in his caves as it weakens him. Although in this story he is not evil, [[Tolkien]] intended Tu to become the enemy of Men when some of them turn against his [[Elves]].<ref>{{LT1|X}}</ref>
 
== Thû ==
Thû, as Lord of the Werewolves, replaced an even earlier villain, [[Tevildo]], the Lord of Cats.
 
In the [[Lay of Leithian]] Thû holds the [[Wizard's Isle]] and spots [[Beren]] and [[Felagund]]. After he interrogates them, he engages with Felagund into a battle of mind and songs, until Felagund's power fell, and they returned to their own original forms. Thû then places them in his dungeons sending a werewolf to devour one of them, hoping to learn their errand.<ref>{{LB|C7}}</ref> Later he sends werewolves, and [[Draugluin]] against [[Lúthien]] and [[Huan]], and takes the form of the greatest werewolf to defeat him. However Huan bites him on his throats and is obliged to give them the keys to his tower. He then transforms into a [[vampire]] and flees.<ref>{{LB|C9}}</ref>
 
In subsequent stories, his name evolved to '''Gorthû''', '''Sûr''', and finally to '''[[Sauron]]'''.
 
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[[Category:Characters in The Book of Lost Tales]]
[[Category:Werewolves]]

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Thû
Biographical Information
Other namesTu
Tuvon
PositionMagician
Physical Description
GenderMale

Thû, the Necromancer and Lord of Werewolves, was a character that is featured in The Book of Lost Tales the early writings that would evolve into the Silmarillion. Thû would later evolve into the character of Sauron.

Tu or Tuvon

The earliest appearance of the figure of Thû, was as a fay in Gilfanon's Tale, called Tu or Tuvon. Tu's origins are not developed, other than that he was the greatest wizard/magician in the world, and taught lore and magic to the Dark Elves; those he ruled were the Hisildi. His dwelling was in deep caves near the waters that fed the Waters of Awakening.

His appearance is connected to the story of the Awakening of Men; he interprets the will of Ilúvatar, and warns Nuin that the time of Men had not yet come, as they must not wake before the Sun. Afterwards he assists and shepherds the first Men with Nuin. When the Sun rises, Tu has to hide in his caves as it weakens him. Although in this story he is not evil, Tolkien intended Tu to become the enemy of Men when some of them turn against his Elves.[1]

Thû

Thû, as Lord of the Werewolves, replaced an even earlier villain, Tevildo, the Lord of Cats.

In the Lay of Leithian Thû holds the Wizard's Isle and spots Beren and Felagund. After he interrogates them, he engages with Felagund into a battle of mind and songs, until Felagund's power fell, and they returned to their own original forms. Thû then places them in his dungeons sending a werewolf to devour one of them, hoping to learn their errand.[2] Later he sends werewolves, and Draugluin against Lúthien and Huan, and takes the form of the greatest werewolf to defeat him. However Huan bites him on his throats and is obliged to give them the keys to his tower. He then transforms into a vampire and flees.[3]

In subsequent stories, his name evolved to Gorthû, Sûr, and finally to Sauron.

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