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| Iron Crown | |
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| Owner | Morgoth |
| Created at | Angband |
| Created in | Y.T. 1495 |
| Notable for | Quest for the Silmaril |
| Gallery | Images of the Iron Crown |
The Iron Crown was the crown forged by Morgoth to hold the three Silmarils.
History
First Age
The Iron Crown was forged by Morgoth in the year Y.T. 1495 on his return to Middle-earth to hold the three Silmarils. He bore it throughout the First Age, and would not remove it, although it was a great burden to him.[1] In F.A. 466, Lúthien cast a spell of sleep upon Morgoth, and as he fell to the ground, the Iron Crown rolled away. Beren retrieved a Silmaril from it using the knife Angrist. He attempted to take a second, but the knife broke, and Morgoth stirred.[2] After Morgoth's defeat by the Valar in the War of Wrath, the crown was beaten into a collar for his neck.[3]
Third Age
Ages later, Samwise Gamgee mentioned the "Iron Crown in Thangorodrim" to Frodo Baggins while mentioning Beren's renowned Quest for the Silmaril.[4]
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Portrayal in adaptations
2024: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 2
- Following the defeat of Morgoth, Adar was present Sauron re-fired the Crown to fit him, removing the spots for Silmarils.[5] Sauron attempted to crown himself leader of the Orc forces but the Orcs believed him to be inferior to Morgoth. Adar stabbed him with the Crown and the Orcs swarmed and temporarily killed Sauron, choosing to follow Adar instead.[6]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Flight of the Noldor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beren and Lúthien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol", p. 712
- ↑ The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 2 Episode 6: Where Is He?
- ↑ The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 2 Episode 1: Elven Kings Under the Sky