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{{Quote|Proud were the head that bore this helm, which the sires of Húrin bore.|[[Thingol]], in ''[[Narn i Hîn Húrin]]''}} | {{Quote|Proud were the head that bore this helm, which the sires of Húrin bore.|[[Thingol]], in ''[[Narn i Hîn Húrin]]''}} | ||
The '''Dragon-helm of | The '''Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin''', also known as the '''Helm of Hador''', was a visored steel helm, embossed and embellished with gold and runes, that bore as its crest a golden image of [[Glaurung]]. It was said to bear an enchantment that protected its wearer from wounds and struck fear into the hearts of enemies. | ||
The Dragon-helm was crafted for a Dwarf and was too large and heavy for an [[Elves|Elf]]. Even [[Men]] found the Helm was too massive, and only Hador and some of his descendants had the strength to wear it.<ref name=Departure/> | The Dragon-helm was crafted for a Dwarf and was too large and heavy for an [[Elves|Elf]]. Even [[Men]] found the Helm was too massive, and only Hador and some of his descendants had the strength to wear it.<ref name=Departure/> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Helm was forged some time after the [[Dagor Aglareb]] ({{FA|260}}) by the [[Dwarves|dwarf]]-smith [[Telchar]] for his lord [[Azaghâl]], who then gave it as a gift to [[Maedhros]]. He in turn passed it on to his cousin [[Fingon]]. In {{FA|416|n}}, [[Fingolfin]], the [[High King of the Noldor]], created the fiefdom of [[Dor-lómin]] and made [[Hador]] the first [[Lord of Dor-lómin]]. To celebrate the event, Fingon presented Hador with the helm.<ref name=Departure>{{CH|4}}</ref> | The Helm was forged some time after the [[Dagor Aglareb]] ({{FA|260}}) by the [[Dwarves|dwarf]]-smith [[Telchar]] for his lord [[Azaghâl]], who then gave it as a gift to [[Maedhros]]. He in turn passed it on to his cousin [[Fingon]]. In {{FA|416|n}}, [[Fingolfin]], the [[High King of the Noldor]], created the fiefdom of [[Dor-lómin]] and made [[Hador]] the first [[Lord of Dor-lómin]]. To celebrate the event, Fingon presented Hador with the helm, which would become a heirloom of [[House of Hador|his House]].<ref name=Departure>{{CH|4}}</ref> | ||
He and his son [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]] wore it often in combat, and their troops gained morale when they saw the massive crest towering over the other helms in battle. Unfortunately, Galdor | He and his son [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]] wore it often in combat, and their troops gained morale when they saw the massive crest towering over the other helms in battle. Unfortunately, Galdor did not wear the Helm when a host of orcs assaulted [[Eithel Sirion]], and was slain by an arrow. His son [[Húrin]] kept the Helm but seldom wore it, being of shorter stature and greater pride. After his capture by Morgoth, his wife [[Morwen]] kept the Helm, and sent it to [[Doriath]] for [[Thingol]]. The king handled it with solemnity, and presented it to [[Túrin]].<ref name=Departure/> | ||
When Túrin grew up, he requested the Helm among other arms to fight Morgoth's armies in Doriath's borders. Thus in [[Beleriand]] it was known that the Dragon-helm was seen again, and many thought that Húrin had came back from hell.<ref>{{CH|5}}</ref> | When Túrin grew up, he requested the Helm among other arms to fight Morgoth's armies in Doriath's borders. Thus in [[Beleriand]] it was known that the Dragon-helm was seen again, and many thought that Húrin had came back from hell.<ref>{{CH|5}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Joona Kujanen - The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin.jpg|left|thumb| | [[File:Joona Kujanen - The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin.jpg|200px|left|thumb|''The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin'' by Joona Kujanen]] | ||
The Helm was left in Doriath when Túrin fled it, but [[Beleg]] took it with him on his quest to find his friend. He delivered it when they met on [[Amon Rûdh]].<ref>{{CH|7}}</ref> Túrin was monstrous in war and took one of his many titles from it: [[Gorthol]], the "Dread Helm". The two captains were known as "the Bow and the Helm" after their gear, which also give name to [[Dor-Cúarthol]], the land they protected.<ref>{{CH|8}}</ref> | The Helm was left in Doriath when Túrin fled it, but [[Beleg]] took it with him on his quest to find his friend. He delivered it when they met on [[Amon Rûdh]].<ref>{{CH|7}}</ref> Túrin was monstrous in war and took one of his many titles from it: [[Gorthol]], the "Dread Helm". The two captains were known as "the Bow and the Helm" after their gear, which also give name to [[Dor-Cúarthol]], the land they protected.<ref>{{CH|8}}</ref> | ||
It is said that after the [[Sack of Bar-en-Danwedh]], Túrin brought the Helm with him to [[Nargothrond]], although he | It is said that after the [[Sack of Bar-en-Danwedh]], Túrin brought the Helm with him to [[Nargothrond]], although he did not wear it, and later to [[Brethil]].<ref name=ut/><ref name=grey/> After his death, the [[Men of Brethil]] somehow recovered it and the new [[Lord of Brethil]] handed it to Húrin.<ref>{{WJ|I}}, p. 255</ref> | ||
==Other versions of the legendarium== | ==Other versions of the legendarium== | ||
[[File:Alan Lee - The Dragon Helm of Dor-lomin.jpg|thumb|''The Dragon Helm of Dor-lómin'' by [[Alan Lee]]]] | [[File:Alan Lee - The Dragon Helm of Dor-lomin.jpg|200px|thumb|''The Dragon Helm of Dor-lómin'' by [[Alan Lee]]]] | ||
The Dragon-helm first makes an appearance in the first version of | The Dragon-helm first makes an appearance in the first version of ''[[The Lay of the Children of Húrin]]'', in which it was a heirloom that was often worn by Húrin in battles, and magically protected him.<ref>{{LB|1b}}</ref> In the second version of the poem, it is referred to as the helm of Húrin and is described as being made of grey-gleaming steel with gold as well as runes of ''"might and victory"''.<ref name=Lay>{{LB|1f}}</ref> | ||
The destiny of the Dragon-helm after the [[Sack of Bar-en-Danwedh]] is not addressed in the ''Narn i Hîn Húrin'' (and consequently neither is in ''[[The Children of Húrin]]'') or the published ''[[Silmarillion]]'', but in some revisions of the text, [[Tolkien]] intended to extend the history of the Helm into the period of Túrin in Nargothrond and beyond. An isolated scrap of writings says that somehow Túrin had brought the Helm to Nargothrond, but he refused to wear it until the [[Battle of Tumhalad]]. There the Helm protected Túrin from [[Glaurung]]'s enchantment, but his pride made him thrust up the visor and look the dragon directly. There is also another note explaining that Morwen knew that the [[Mormegil]] was her son after hearing that the Dragon-helm had been present in the battle. There is also a suggestion of Túrin wearing the Helm when he slew Glaurung.<ref name=ut>{{UT|2o}}, pp. 154- | The destiny of the Dragon-helm after the [[Sack of Bar-en-Danwedh]] is not addressed in the ''[[Narn i Hîn Húrin]]'' (and consequently neither is in ''[[The Children of Húrin]]'') or the published ''[[Silmarillion]]'', but in some revisions of the text, [[Tolkien]] intended to extend the history of the Helm into the period of Túrin in Nargothrond and beyond. An isolated scrap of writings says that somehow Túrin had brought the Helm to Nargothrond, but he refused to wear it until the [[Battle of Tumhalad]]. There the Helm protected Túrin from [[Glaurung]]'s enchantment, but his pride made him thrust up the visor and look the dragon directly. There is also another note explaining that Morwen knew that the [[Mormegil]] was her son after hearing that the Dragon-helm had been present in the battle. There is also a suggestion of Túrin wearing the Helm when he slew Glaurung.<ref name=ut>{{UT|2o}}, pp. 154-5</ref> | ||
In the ''[[Grey Annals]]'' there are many later additions weaving the Dragon-helm into the story similarly as described above.<ref name=grey>{{WJ|P1}}, §§258, 265, 275, 280, 284, 304</ref> [[Christopher Tolkien]] | In the ''[[Grey Annals]]'' there are many later additions weaving the Dragon-helm into the story similarly as described above.<ref name=grey>{{WJ|P1}}, §§258, 265, 275, 280, 284, 304</ref> [[Christopher Tolkien]] did not include this fragmentary development in his edition of ''The Silmarillion'', as his father never gave details on how the Helm was taken from a place to another or how the Haladin recovered it. Instead, Christopher used one of the many versions, in which Túrin wears a [[Dwarf-mask]] found in the armories of Nargothrond.<ref>{{GA|280|note}}, pp. 143-4</ref> | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 08:57, 5 September 2022
| Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin | |
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| "The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin" by Elena Kukanova | |
| Other names | Helm of Hador Dragonhead of the North Dragon of Dor-lómin Dragon of the North[1] Helm of Húrin[1] |
| Owner | Azaghâl, Maedhros, Fingon, Hador, Galdor, Húrin, Túrin |
| Appearance | Visored steel helm, embelished with gold and runes, bearing a crest in the image of the head of Glaurung |
| Creator | Telchar Nogrod, c. F.A. 260 |
| Gallery | Images of the Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin |
- "Proud were the head that bore this helm, which the sires of Húrin bore."
- ― Thingol, in Narn i Hîn Húrin
The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin, also known as the Helm of Hador, was a visored steel helm, embossed and embellished with gold and runes, that bore as its crest a golden image of Glaurung. It was said to bear an enchantment that protected its wearer from wounds and struck fear into the hearts of enemies.
The Dragon-helm was crafted for a Dwarf and was too large and heavy for an Elf. Even Men found the Helm was too massive, and only Hador and some of his descendants had the strength to wear it.[2]
History
The Helm was forged some time after the Dagor Aglareb (F.A. 260) by the dwarf-smith Telchar for his lord Azaghâl, who then gave it as a gift to Maedhros. He in turn passed it on to his cousin Fingon. In 416, Fingolfin, the High King of the Noldor, created the fiefdom of Dor-lómin and made Hador the first Lord of Dor-lómin. To celebrate the event, Fingon presented Hador with the helm, which would become a heirloom of his House.[2]
He and his son Galdor wore it often in combat, and their troops gained morale when they saw the massive crest towering over the other helms in battle. Unfortunately, Galdor did not wear the Helm when a host of orcs assaulted Eithel Sirion, and was slain by an arrow. His son Húrin kept the Helm but seldom wore it, being of shorter stature and greater pride. After his capture by Morgoth, his wife Morwen kept the Helm, and sent it to Doriath for Thingol. The king handled it with solemnity, and presented it to Túrin.[2]
When Túrin grew up, he requested the Helm among other arms to fight Morgoth's armies in Doriath's borders. Thus in Beleriand it was known that the Dragon-helm was seen again, and many thought that Húrin had came back from hell.[3]
The Helm was left in Doriath when Túrin fled it, but Beleg took it with him on his quest to find his friend. He delivered it when they met on Amon Rûdh.[4] Túrin was monstrous in war and took one of his many titles from it: Gorthol, the "Dread Helm". The two captains were known as "the Bow and the Helm" after their gear, which also give name to Dor-Cúarthol, the land they protected.[5]
It is said that after the Sack of Bar-en-Danwedh, Túrin brought the Helm with him to Nargothrond, although he did not wear it, and later to Brethil.[6][7] After his death, the Men of Brethil somehow recovered it and the new Lord of Brethil handed it to Húrin.[8]
Other versions of the legendarium
The Dragon-helm first makes an appearance in the first version of The Lay of the Children of Húrin, in which it was a heirloom that was often worn by Húrin in battles, and magically protected him.[9] In the second version of the poem, it is referred to as the helm of Húrin and is described as being made of grey-gleaming steel with gold as well as runes of "might and victory".[1]
The destiny of the Dragon-helm after the Sack of Bar-en-Danwedh is not addressed in the Narn i Hîn Húrin (and consequently neither is in The Children of Húrin) or the published Silmarillion, but in some revisions of the text, Tolkien intended to extend the history of the Helm into the period of Túrin in Nargothrond and beyond. An isolated scrap of writings says that somehow Túrin had brought the Helm to Nargothrond, but he refused to wear it until the Battle of Tumhalad. There the Helm protected Túrin from Glaurung's enchantment, but his pride made him thrust up the visor and look the dragon directly. There is also another note explaining that Morwen knew that the Mormegil was her son after hearing that the Dragon-helm had been present in the battle. There is also a suggestion of Túrin wearing the Helm when he slew Glaurung.[6]
In the Grey Annals there are many later additions weaving the Dragon-helm into the story similarly as described above.[7] Christopher Tolkien did not include this fragmentary development in his edition of The Silmarillion, as his father never gave details on how the Helm was taken from a place to another or how the Haladin recovered it. Instead, Christopher used one of the many versions, in which Túrin wears a Dwarf-mask found in the armories of Nargothrond.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lays of Beleriand, "I. The Lay of the Children of Húrin, Second Version of the Lay: II. Túrin's Fostering"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "The Departure of Túrin"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "Túrin in Doriath"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "Of Mîm the Dwarf"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "The Land of Bow and Helm"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Narn i Hîn Húrin (The Tale of the Children of Húrin)", "Appendix", pp. 154-5
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part One. The Grey Annals", §§258, 265, 275, 280, 284, 304
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Three. The Wanderings of Húrin and Other Writings not forming part of the Quenta Silmarillion: I. The Wanderings of Húrin", p. 255
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lays of Beleriand, "I. The Lay of the Children of Húrin: I. Túrin's Fostering"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "The Grey Annals": Note on §280, pp. 143-4
