Morgoth
fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium; one of the godlike Valar
also known asDark LordMelkorDark EnemyThe Dark LordBelegûrBelegurthBlack Foe of the WorldMelkor BauglirKing of the WorldElder KingMaster of the Fates of ArdaBlack KingMaster of LiesDark HunterLord of All and Giver of FreedomLord of the DarkBauglirBlack HandDark Power of the NorthGreat EnemyLord of the DarknessMaster of the fates of ArdaManfréa Bolgenthe greatest being in EäServant of MorgothMelko
Type
character
Verified claims
33
Appearances
7
Attributes
5
Sources
3
Overview
Morgoth, born Before the Ainulindalë on Arda, was a ainur fictional tyrant trained by Morgoth.
Identity
- Species
- Ainur—Valar—Vala—Maiar
- Occupation
- fictional tyrantDark Lord,King of the World,Lord of the Dark,Elder King,Master of the Fates of Arda
Appearance
- Gender
- male
- Height
- Great in size—at least 12 feet
- Eye color
- Shone with a daunting light
Origin & End
- Homeworld
- Arda
- Born
- Before the Ainulindalë
- Died
- Immortal—Timeless Void—Valinor
Affiliations
- Affiliations
- Dark Lord, Valar
Relationships
- Trained by
- Morgoth, Valar
- Parent of
- FëanorTúrinMaedhrosNiënorGothmogDurin's BaneSauronLungorthin
- Siblings
- Manwë
Abilities & Equipment
- Weapons
- GrondPowers of the Valar, Grond, mace, sword, hammer, black spearIron CrownSilmarilsNone explicitly mentioned
Other
- Adversaries
- ManwëFëanorFingolfinFinrod FelagundBerenLúthienHúrin ThalionTuorTulkasAulëUlmoMandosGaladrielTúrin TurambarEärendilCelebornCírdanThingolGlorfindelMelianNiënor NínielTurgonFinwëVardaMaedhrosYavannaNessaMorwen
- Occurred in
- Dagor Dagorath, The Silmarillion
Appearances
The SilmarillionAppendices of The Lord of the RingsUnfinished TalesThe Rings of PowerThe Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyBeren and LúthienThe Children of Húrin