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| Orc | |
| Gorgol | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | The Butcher[1] |
| Affiliation | Sauron, Morgoth |
| Death | First Age Dorthonion |
| Notable for | Being hewn by Beren |
Gorgol the Butcher was an Orc of the First Age, who was mentioned in The Lay of Leithian as being hewn by Beren in Dorthonion during the recounting of Beren's deeds of valor as an outlaw.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lays of Beleriand, "IV. The Lay of Leithian Recommenced", "3. Of Beren son of Barahir & his escape", line 519, pp. 344, 350