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'''Legolas''' was an [[Elf]] of [[Gondolin]] according to the early version of the [[legendarium]] in ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]''. | |||
He | == History == | ||
He was one of the [[house of the Tree]], a scout under [[Galdor (elf of Gondolin)|Galdor]]. Because of his keen eyes and knowledge of the mountainous area, he was chosen by the escapees of the [[Fall of Gondolin]] to be in front and guide them across the [[Cirith Thoronath|Cristhorn]].<ref name="III">{{LT2|III}}</ref> | |||
[[Category: | Following the fall, he moved to [[Tol Eressëa]], where he was named '''''Laiqalassë'''''.<ref name="IIIn">{{LT2|IIIn}}, p. 217</ref> | ||
== Etymology == | |||
The meaning of ''Legolas'' was twofold in [[Gnomish]]: it could mean "Greenleaf", from ''laigos'' ("greenness") + ''las'' ("leaf"); but in the form '''''Legolast''''' it could mean "Keen sight", from ''leg, lêg'' ("keen, piercing") + ''last'' ("look, glance").<ref name="app">{{LT1|Appendix}}, entry "Tári-Laisi"</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:14, 14 November 2022
| Legolas | |
|---|---|
| Elf | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Laiqalassë (Q) |
| Position | House of the Tree |
| Location | Gondolin, Tol Eressëa |
| Affiliation | House of the Tree |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Legolas was an Elf of Gondolin according to the early version of the legendarium in The Book of Lost Tales.
History[edit | edit source]
He was one of the house of the Tree, a scout under Galdor. Because of his keen eyes and knowledge of the mountainous area, he was chosen by the escapees of the Fall of Gondolin to be in front and guide them across the Cristhorn.[1]
Following the fall, he moved to Tol Eressëa, where he was named Laiqalassë.[2]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The meaning of Legolas was twofold in Gnomish: it could mean "Greenleaf", from laigos ("greenness") + las ("leaf"); but in the form Legolast it could mean "Keen sight", from leg, lêg ("keen, piercing") + last ("look, glance").[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "III. The Fall of Gondolin"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "III. The Fall of Gondolin": "Notes and Commentary", p. 217
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, Appendix: Names in the Lost Tales – Part I, entry "Tári-Laisi"
