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Reforged from Anglachel c. I 490 or shortly thereafter; broken I 499
Origins
Reforged by the smiths of Nargothrond from a sword originally made by Eöl the Dark Elf
Races
Forged by Elves, but borne by a Man
Cultures
Originally used among the Elves of Nargothrond, and later the Men of Brethil
Family
The sword's bearer Túrin was of the House of Hador
Settlements
Associated with Nargothrond and later Ephel Brandir in Brethil
Other names
Black Thorn of Brethil, Gurthang; originally known as Anglachel

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  • Updated 14 September 2019
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Iron of Death

Túrin’s black sword Gurthang

In Elvish, Gurthang: the name given by Tûrin to his black sword after it was reforged by the smiths of Nargothrond.


See also...

Black Sword of the South, Gurthang

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Iron of Death

Túrin’s black sword Gurthang

Dates
Reforged from Anglachel c. I 490 or shortly thereafter; broken I 499
Origins
Reforged by the smiths of Nargothrond from a sword originally made by Eöl the Dark Elf
Races
Forged by Elves, but borne by a Man
Cultures
Originally used among the Elves of Nargothrond, and later the Men of Brethil
Family
The sword's bearer Túrin was of the House of Hador
Settlements
Associated with Nargothrond and later Ephel Brandir in Brethil
Other names
Black Thorn of Brethil, Gurthang; originally known as Anglachel

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 14 September 2019
  • Updates planned: 1

Iron of Death

Túrin’s black sword Gurthang

In Elvish, Gurthang: the name given by Tûrin to his black sword after it was reforged by the smiths of Nargothrond.


See also...

Black Sword of the South, Gurthang

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 14 September 2019
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1999, 2001, 2019. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.
Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.