Gabilgathol

The Khudzul name for Belegost.

Galadriel

The daughter of Finarfin. She was one of the leaders of the Noldor in their leaving of Valinor, though she was against the Kinslaying. She lived in Doriath, and there met and wed Celeborn. She remained with him after the end of the First Age. She kept Nenya during the Second and Third Ages. During the Third Age, she lived in Lõrien, ruling with Celeborn. She aided the Company of the Ring, giving each a gift. She also took part in the attack on Dol Guldur, and she threw down its foundations. She left Middle-earth on the last ship, with the other Ringbearers on September 29, 3021. Also called the Lady of the Galadrim and the Lady of Lõrien.

Galadrim

Means Tree-people. The name used for those Elves who lived in trees. Specifically used when speaking of the Elves of Lõrien.

Galathilion

The White Tree of Tirion. It was made in the image of Telperion by Yavanna, so that the Elves of Tirion could have an image of the Tree before its destruction. It bore the seed which became Nimloth the Fair of Middle-earth.

Galdor (1)

Called the Tall. He was the son of Hador. He married Hareth, and fathered Húrin and Huor. During the Dagor Bragollach, after Hador was slain, Galdor took the lordship of his House. He also was slain at the Eithel Sirion.

Galdor (2)

An Elf from the Grey Havens, who went to Imladris on an errand of Círdan. He took part in the Council of Elrond.

Galenas

A species of pipeweed, also called Sweet Galenas.

Gálmõd

The father of Gríma.

Galvorn

The metal created by Eöl. It was as hard as Dwarvish steel, but thin and supple, though blades and darts could not penetrate it. It was black and shining like jet.

Gamgee

The surname of a family of Hobbits living in the Shire.

Gamgee, Bilbo

Born in 1436 SR, 5th son and 10th child of Samwise Gamgee and Rose Cotton. 

Gamgee, Daisy (1)

Born in 1372 SR, 1st daughter and 3rd child of Hamfast Gamgee.

Gamgee, Daisy (2)

Born in 1433, 4th daughter and 8th child of Samwise Gamgee.

Gamgee, Elanor

Born in 1421, 1st daughter and eldest child of Samwise Gamgee. Called The Fair due to her beauty, and golden hair. It was said that she looked more like an elf-maid than a hobbit. Married Fastred of Greenholm. They removed to the Westmarch, where afterwards, their descendants the Fairbairns of the Towers dwelt.

Gamgee, Frodo

Born in 1423, 1st son and 2nd child of Samwise Gamgee. Called Gardener. He was the father of Holfast Gardener.

Gamgee, Goldilocks

Born in 1431, 3rd daughter and 6th child of Samwise Gamgee. She married Faramir I.

Gamgee, Halfred

Born in 1369, 2nd son and 2nd child of Hamfast Gamgee. He later removed to the Northfarthing.

Gamgee, Hamfast (1)

Born in 1326, 2nd son and 2nd child of Roper Gamgee. Married Bell Goodchild. Father of Hamson, Halfred, Daisy, May, Samwise and Marigold Gamgee. He took up with his Cousin Holman Cotton in Hobbiton as a gardener. Called Ham Gamgee and the Gaffer. Died in 1428.

Gamgee, Hamfast (2)

Born in 1432, 4th son and 7th child of Samwise Gamgee.

Gamgee, Hamson

Born in 1365, eldest child of Hamfast Gamgee. He took up with Andwise Roper.

Gamgee, Hobson

Born in 1285, son of Hob Gammidge. Father of Andwise Roper, Hamfast Gamgee, May Gamgee, and Halfred of Overhill. Called Roper Gamgee. Died in 1384.

Gamgee, Marigold

Born in 1383, 3rd daughter and last child of Hamfast Gamgee. She married Tolman Cotton.

Gamgee, May (1)

Born in 1328, only daughter and 3rd child of Hobson Gamgee.

Gamgee, May (2)

Born in 1376, 2nd daughter and 4th child of Hamfast Gamgee.

Gamgee, Merry

Born in 1427, 2nd son and 4th child of Samwise Gamgee.

Gamgee, Pippin

Born in 1429, 3rd son and 5th child of Samwise Gamgee.

Gamgee, Primrose

Born in 1435, 5th daughter and 9th child of Samwise Gamgee.

Gamgee, Robin

Born in 1440, 6th son and 12th child of Samwise Gamgee.

Gamgee, Rose

Born in 1425, 2nd daughter and 3rd child of Samwise Gamgee.

Gamgee, Ruby

Born in 1438, 6th daughter and 11th child of Samwise Gamgee.

Gamgee, Samwise

Born in 1380, 3rd son and 5th child of Hamfast Gamgee. Worked in the garden of Bilbo Baggins with his father. When Frodo Baggins left the Shire on his journey with the Ring, Samwise went with him, as his servant. At Bree, took the pony bought from Bill Ferny into his care, calling him Bill. Traveled with Frodo as far as Rivendell. Snuck into the Council of Elrond, and begged to be taken along. Was accepted to go with the Fellowship as Frodo's servant. In Lõrien, was given a wooden box inscribed with a 'G' by Galadriel. At Parth Galen, went with Frodo into Mordor while the rest of the Company went after the Orcs holding Meriadoc and Peregrin. Kept close watch on Gollum, often staying awake to watch while Frodo slept. In Ithilien, he fell asleep while tending his cooking fire, allowing Faramir and his Rangers to espy the Hobbits. Unthinking, told Faramir about the Ring in Henneth Annûn. Stopped Frodo from running straight to Minas Morgul when approaching the borders of Mordor. After Frodo was stung by Shelob, Samwise took the Ring, Sting and the Phial of Galadriel, and fought off Shelob, being the only person to defeat her. Rescued Frodo from the Tower of Cirith Ungol. Gave Frodo most of their dwindling food, water and sleep while crossing the Plateau of Gorgoroth. Carried Frodo to the top of Orodruin. Attempted to take the Ring from Frodo at the Cracks of Doom when it completely overcame him, but was knocked over by Gollum attempting at last to steal the Ring. After returning to the Shire, he went to the Cotton's house to get help, and to see Rose. Took part in the Battle of Bywater. Used the soil in the box he received from Galadriel to help replant much of the trees and flowers in the Shire. Planted the mallorn seed at the spot where the Party Tree had stood before Saruman's Men cut it down. Married Rose Cotton, and lived with her and Frodo in Bag End after it was repaired. After Frodo left with the other Ringbearers on September 29, 2031, Samwise inherited the Red Book. He was the father of Elanor, Frodo, Rose, Merry, Pippin, Goldilocks, Hamfast, Daisy, Primrose, Bilbo, Ruby, Robin and Tolman Gamgee. He was mayor of the Shire from 1427 to 1469, serving 7 terms. Was given the Star of the Dúnedain by King Elessar in 1436. On September 22, 1482, after Rose's death on Mid-year's Day, he rode from the Shire to the Tower Hills, gave the Red Book to Elanor, and rode to the Grey Havens. He eventually passed over the Sea, being the last of the Ringbearers to depart from Middle-earth.

Gamgee, Tolman

Born in 1442, 7th son and last child of Samwise Gamgee. Called Tom.

Gamling

An old man of Rohan, who led those who defended Helm's Dike during the battle in Helm's Deep between the Rohirrim and Saruman's armies. Called the Old. Was driven into the Dike with Éomer and Gimli and other Rohirrim, though eventually they defeated the Orcs attacking them, and rejoined the rest of the Rohirrim in the Deep.

Gandalf

The name by which Mithrandir was known among Men. One of the Istari, he arrived in Middle-earth in about TA 1000. He was the 2nd highest of the Order, being called Gandalf the Grey, only below Curunír the White. He was the closest in friendship with the Eldar, and wandered generally in the West, never having a lasting abode. He was on the White Council, on which Galadriel wished him to be the leader, but Curunír was elected against her wishes. In 2063, Gandalf went to Dol Guldur and discovered that Sauron was strengthening himself there, as the White Council had feared, though after Gandalf's visit, Sauron fled to the East. He came to the aid of the Hobbits in the Shire during the Long Winter of 2758-9. In 2850, he re-entered Dol Guldur, discovered Sauron there seeking the One. He also found Thráin imprisoned there, and received from him the key and map to Erebor's secret entrance. In 2851, Gandalf urged an attack by the White Council on Dol Guldur, but he was overridden by Saruman. In 2941, he met Thorin II Oakenshield and from this meeting came about the adventure told about in The Hobbit of Bilbo's journey to Erebor. The same year, the White Council attacked Dol Guldur, but Sauron escaped. He and Balin visited Bilbo in the Shire in 2949. By 2953, Saruman had become jealous of Gandalf, and watched all his movements. In 2956, Gandalf met Aragorn, and they became quick friends. At Bilbo's birthday in 3001, Gandalf first suspected that his ring was the One Ring, doubled the guard on the Shire, and enlisted the help of Aragorn to find Gollum. Due to his concern for Frodo, who now had the Ring, he visited him in 3004, and at intervals between 3004 and 3008. From 3009 until 3017, Gandalf and Aragorn searched for Gollum at intervals, when he was finally captured by Aragorn in the Dead Marshes in 3017. In 3018, on April 12, Gandalf visited Frodo again, and counseled him to leave for Rivendell, telling him at last that his ring was the One Ring being hunted for by Sauron. He met Radagast on June 29, and received word from him that Saruman wished Gandalf to meet with him. He met with Saruman on July 10, and discovered that he had betrayed the White Council and his Order, but was imprisoned on Orthanc until September 18 when Gwaihir rescued him. On the 19th of September, he asked for admittance into Edoras and was refused, so the next day he gained entrance and was commanded by Théoden to "take any horse, only be gone". He took Shadowfax, incurring the further wrath of Théoden, and immediately rode for the Shire, reaching it on the 29th of September, the night the Hobbits arrived in Bree. He came to Bree on the 30th after the Hobbits had left, finding out from Mr. Butterbur that they had gone with Strider. He reached Weathertop, ahead of the Hobbits, on the 1st of October, where he waited until the 3rd, on which night he was attacked by the Nazgûl. He reached Rivendell on the 18th, and had time to put a spell on the Loudwater to flood when the Nazgûl approached. He took great part in the Council of Elrond, telling of the history of the Ring and the White Council, and was chosen to be one of the Nine Walkers. After the Company was turned back at Caradras, he discovered the path to Moria, and figured out the riddle of the Door, gaining entrance. He encountered the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm on the 15th of January, 3019, where he fell into the deeps, only to follow the Balrog up to the peak of Zirak-zigil by the 23rd whereupon they fought and slew each other on the 25th. He was returned to life as Gandalf the White on the 14th of February, and rescued from the peak by Gwaihir on the 17th, whereupon he was taken to Lõrien, where he was healed and received messages from Galadriel for the Company. He met with Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli on March 1, and traveled with them to Edoras, where he healed Théoden on the 2nd. He traveled with the Rohirrim to Orthanc after the Battle of Helm's Deep, reaching it on the 5th, when he stripped Saruman of his powers and staff, and recovered the Palantir of Orthanc. That night he left with Peregrin for Minas Tirith, reaching it on the 9th, and gave news to Denethor II about many things. He rescued Faramir from death outside the City on the 10th, and fought at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields on the 13th. He confronted the Witch-king under the Gates of Minas Tirith on the 14th, nearly having to battle with him, but the Rohirrim arrived, causing the Witch-king to ride out onto the Field again. After the hosts were defeated on the Pelennor on the 15th of March, he led the Captains of the West to the Morannon to fight Sauron. On the 25th, he rejected the terms of surrender presented by Sauron, and took from the Mouth of Sauron Frodo's belongings. He was carried by Gwaihir to rescue Frodo and Samwise from death on Orodruin after the Ring was destroyed. He put the Crown on Aragorn's head on May 1, 3019, and took him to find the White Tree on the 25th of June. On the 5th of October, he and the Hobbits left Rivendell for Bree, and on the 30th, he left the Hobbits to talk with Tom Bombadil. On the 29th of September, 3021, he departed with the other Ringbearers from Middle-earth into the West.

Gárulf

The man of Rohan who rode Hasufel into battle with the Orcs who had captured Meriadoc and Peregrin. He fell in this battle.

Gate of Kings

Another term for the Argonath. Also called the Gates of Gondor.

Gate of the Dead

The entrance to the Paths of the Dead.

The Gate-stream

The Sirannon.

Gates of Summer

A festival in Gondolin. It was being celebrated when the city was attacked by Morgoth's forces.

Gelion

A river of East Beleriand that arose from Himring and Mount Rerir. The six rivers of Ossiriand flowed into the Gelion. It was the border between East Beleriand and Thargelion.

Gelmir (1)

An Elf of Nargothrond. He was the son of Guilin, and the brother of Gwindor. During the Dagor Bragollach, he was captured by Morgoth, and was tortured. When the hosts of Morgoth and Fingon stood against each other before the Nirnaeth Anoediad, Gelmir was beheaded in full sight of his brother.

Gelmir (2)

An Elf of Angrod's people. He and Arminas entered into Nargothrond to warn Orodreth of its danger.

Ghân-buri-Ghân

A great headman of the Drûg living in the Druadan Forest. He gave counsel to Théoden and the Rohirrim, and allowed them to pass through the Stonewain Valley, thereby shortening their trip to Gondor and saving them several battles along the way. If not for his aid, the Rohirrim would probably not have arrived in time to aid Gondor. Upon King Elessar's return to the Druadan Forest, he gave the wood to the Drûg forever in return for Ghân-buri-Ghân's help.

Ghâsh

The Orkish word for 'fire'.

Gildor (1)

One of Barahir's twelves companions in Dorthonion.

Gildor (2)

Surnamed Inglorion. An Elf of the House of Finrod, he and his travelling band met with the Hobbits in the Shire, and upon hearing about the Black Riders, counciled them to reach Rivendell as quickly as possible. He and his company took the Hobbits to their banquet-place above Woodhall and allowed them to eat of their food for one night, before leaving them. Somehow, Gildor gave news to Tom Bombadil and Strider about the Hobbits' peril. He and his company passed over the Sea with the Ringbearers.

Gil-Estel

Means 'Star of Hope' in Sindarin. Eärendil was called thus when he set sail in Vingilot bearing the Silmaril.

Gil-galad

Means 'Star of Radiance'. This was the name by which Erenion was known. He was the son of Fingon. He was sent to the Havens by his father after Fingolfin's death. During the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, he escaped from death at the Havens with Círdan, and sailed with him to the Isle of Balar. After Turgon's death, Gil-galad was proclaimed High King of the Noldor. He remained in Middle-earth after the end of the First Age, and took up his kingdom in Lindon. It is said that he made the Emyn Beriad for Elendil. He and Elendil realized that Sauron must be destroyed, and so formed the Last Alliance of Men and Elves. For seven years they laid seige to Mordor, and finally Sauron came forth. Both Gil-galad and Elendil were slain, though Isildur cut the Ring from Sauron's hand, thus diminishing him.

Gilrain

The river separating Dor-En-Ernil from Lebennin in southern Gondor.

Gilthoniel

A term used by the Noldor to refer to Varda. The name means 'Star-maker'.

Gimilkhâd

The younger son of Ar-Gimilzôr and Inzilbêth. He was the father of Ar-Pharazôn.

Gimilzôr

The twenty-second King of Númenórë. He persecuted the Elendili.

Gimli

A Dwarf of Durin's Folk, the son of Glõin. He and his father went to Rivendell to speak of Balin's attempt to reclaim Moria. He was selected to join the Company of the Ring, to represent the Dwarves. He soon became friends with Legolas. In Lõrien, being the only Dwarf allowed to enter in ages, he asked only for a strand of Galadriel's hair, and she gave him three. At Parth Galen, he went with Legolas and Aragorn to follow the Orcs who had captured Meriadoc and Peregrin. He took part in the Battle of Helm's Deep. At first he fought on the walls of the Deep, then moved into the Dike when the Orcs broke through. He slew 42 Orcs with his axe, one better than Legolas, with whom he was competing. He was wonder-struck by the Caves of Aglarond, and promised to visit Fangorn with Legolas if the Elf would visit Aglarond with him. He walked the Paths of the Dead behind Aragorn, and for once was scared to enter the darkness of the cave. He took part in the very end of the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. He went with the Captains of the West to the Morannon. Upon returning to Orthanc after the Crowning of Elessar, he and Legolas went to visit Fangorn, leaving the Hobbits and the rest of the Company to journey on to Rivendell. Later, he brought some of the Dwarves from Erebor to Aglarond, where he became Lord of the Glittering Caves. He and his people forged mithril and steel gates for Minas Tirith. Upon King Elessar's death, he sailed with Legolas and the tombs of Elessar, Meriadoc and Peregrin over the Sea into the West. It is said that he, the only Dwarf to do this, was allowed to do so for his love of Legolas and respect of Galadriel, and that she gained this grace for him.

Ginglith

A river in West Beleriand which flowed into the Narog north-west of Nargothrond.

Gladden Fields

A partial translation of Loeg Ningloron. It was a great stretch of iris and reeds near the Anduin. It includes the lands south of the Gladden River, east of the Misty Mountains, north of Dimrill Dale. Here Isildur was slain in 2 TA, losing The Ring, until Déagol found it here in 2463 TA.

Gladden River

The river starting in the Misty Mountains, running east to the Anduin. It is the northern border of the Gladden Fields, about 50 miles south of the Old Forest Road.

Glamdring

The sword which Gandalf took from the Troll's lair in The Hobbit.

Glaurung

The first of Morgoth's dragons, he is called the Father of Dragons. Two hundred years after the Dagor Aglareb, he came forth from Angband. He defiled Ard-Galen, but fled back to Angband after Fingon rode against him. During the Dagor Bragollach, he led a host of Balrogs and Orcs against the Noldor. He burst through the hosts of Maedhros at Maglor's Gap, destroying the forces there. During the Nirnaeth Arnoediad he came forth again, and destroyed many of the Elves and Men. He was fiercly fought by the Dwarves of Belegost, and Azagâl severly wounded him, so that he fled back to Angband. In the autumn of the 495th year after the rising of the Moon, Glaurung came against Nargothrond and destroyed the city with his host of Orcs. He enchanted Túrin and Nienor, which caused great sorrow to the family. He was later slain by Túrin at Nen Girith. Before he died he told Túrin of the enchantment laid upon him and his sister. He was also called the Great Worm and the Worm of Morgoth.

Gléowine

The minstrel of Théoden, he made the song remembering Théoden's ride to Minas Tirith and his fight with the King of the Nazgûl, and made no song after.

Glingal

Meaning 'Hanging Flame', it was the image of Laurelin that Turgon had made in Gondolin.

Glirhuin

A minstrel of Brethil. He made a song which said that the Stone of the Hapless (being the resting place of Morwen, Túrin and Nienor) would not be defiled by Morgoth or thrown down. This came to pass because Tol Morwen, as it was called, stood as an island after Beleriand was destroyed at the end of the First Age.

Glittering Caves

Another name for the Aglarond. Also called the Glittering Cavern(s).

Glõin

A Dwarf of Durin's Folk, he was among those Dwarves who went with Thorin II Oakenshield to reclaim Erebor. He took part in the Battle of Five Armies. He later traveled to Rivendell to ask Elrond's help in determining what happened to Balin's attempt to reclaim Moria. His son Gimli was one of the Nine Walkers.

Glóredhel

The daughter of Hador, she was the sister of Galdor and married Haldir.

Glorfindel (1)

An Elf of Gondolin. He fought and killed a Balrog during the sack of the city. He fell with the Balrog from the Cirith Thoronath to his death. His name means 'Golden-haired'.

Glorfindel (2)

An Elf of Imladris, it is debatable whether or not this Elf is the same Glorfindel as the one above, reborn. He was one of those sent out to look for the Hobbits and Aragorn while they were approaching Rivendell, and he was the one who found them. He left a beryl on the Last Bridge as a token of his being there. He put Frodo on his own horse, to ease the pain of the Morgul-wound. At the Ford of Bruinen, when the Black Riders attacked, Glorfindel told his horse Asfaloth to run to Rivendell, when Frodo was being pulled in the direction of the Nazgûl. He ran at the Black Riders with flaming brands, to push them into the flood, and was seen by Frodo as a white light, the way an Elf is seen in the wraith-world. He took part in the Council of Elrond, He came to Minas Tirith to be at the wedding of Elessar and Arwen.

Goatleaf

The surname of Men of Bree.

Goatleaf, Harry

The gatekeeper of Bree. He helped Saruman's Men get into Bree. He had been confronted by the Black Riders a few days before the Hobbits got to Bree. He left Bree with Bill Ferny and Saruman's Men for the Shire.

Golasgil

The lord of those Men from Anfalas who came to Minas Tirith to help fight Sauron.

Goldberry

The River-maiden, she lived with Tom Bombadil in the Old Forest. It was for her that Tom collected the water-lilies. She dressed in the colors of flowers. The Hobbits stayed in Bombadil's house during her washing day and her autumn cleaning, on which day it rained heavily. What she is exactly is never rectified in any work of Tolkien's.

Golden Hall

Another name for Meduseld.

The Golden Perch

An inn at Stock, it was known for serving the best beer in the Eastfarthing.

The Golden Wood

Another name for Lothlõrien.

Goldwine

The 6th King of the Mark, son of Fréawine, and father of Déor. He was born in 2619, and died in 2699.

Gollum

The name by which Sméagol went after he acquired the Ring. The name was given to him due to the noise he made in his throat which sounded like "gollum".

Golodhrim

The Noldor. It is the Sindarin name for them, Golodh being Sindarin for Noldo.

Gondolin

Means the 'Hidden Rock'. It was the city of Turgon which he built and hid in the Encircling Mountains. It was to be called Ondolindë (the 'Rock of the Music of Water' in Quenya), but Gondolin was its name in Sindarin. Turgon was persuaded to build it by Ulmo in a dream, and he kept its location unknown. Húrin and Huor were the only two to ever see Gondolin and to peacefully leave again (except for Aredhel and her escorts). No one fought in any of the battles until the Nirnaeth Arnoediad when they came forth unbidden and unlooked-for. Much of Turgon's force was decimated, but he himself escaped back to Gondolin. After escaping being released by Morgoth, Húrin came to the gates of Gondolin asking for admittance, but was refused. Unbeknownst to anyone, he had given the secret of Gondolin's location to Morgoth. When Eärendil was seven, Morgoth unleashed his force against Gondolin, destroying the city and killing Turgon, though many of the inhabitants escaped with Tuor and Idril. It was during this time that Glorfindel fought the Balrog. It is called the City of Seven Names.

Gondolindrim

The people of Gondolin.

Gondor

Means 'Land of Stone'. This was the name of the Númenórean city in the South of Middle-earth. It was founded by Isildur and Anárion in 3320 SA. It was ruled by the line of Anárion, which was broken when Eärnur was slain in 2050 TA.

Gonnhirrim

Meaning 'Masters of Stone' in Sindarin, it was a name for the Dwarves.

Goodbodies

The surmane of a family of Hobbits in the Shire.

Gorbag

An Orc in command of a company which guarded Minas Morgul. He led one of the companies which found Frodo after he had been stung by Shelob. His and Shagrat's companies got into a fray with each other in the Tower of Cirith Ungol, and by the time Samwise got to the top, most had been killed. He was finally killed by Shagrat, getting a knife in his throat after wounding Shagrat and playing dead for a while.

Gorgoroth (1)

See Ered Gorgoroth.

Gorgoroth (2)

The ash-filled plateau in Mordor between the Ephel Dúath and the Ered Lithui. Often called the Plateau of Gorgoroth.

Gorgûn

The word that Ghân-buri-Ghân used when speaking of Orcs.

Gorlim

Called the Unhappy. He was one of Barahir's twelve companions on Dorthonion. He was tricked by Sauron into divulging the hideout of Barahir by a phantom of Eilinel. He was then put to death.

Gorthaur

The Sindarin name for Sauron, meaning 'Abominable Horror'.

Gorthol

The 'Dread Helm'. It was the name Túrin took during the time he was with Beleg in Dor-Cúarthol.

Gothmog (1)

The Lord of Balrogs, he was the high-captain of Angband. He slew Fëanor in the Dagor-nuin-Giliath, Fingon in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, and Ecthelion in the sack of Gondolin. They slew each other in the square of the King.

Gothmog (2)

The Lieutenant of Morgul, who had a company of Men in Osgiliath which he sent out to fight at Minas Tirith.

Gram

The 8th King of the Mark, son of Déor, father of Helm Hammerhand. He was born in 2668 and died in 2741.

Great Darkness

A term referring to the power of Sauron.

Great Enemy

Another term for Morgoth.

Greater Gelion

The western of the two tributaries of Gelion, it arosein Mount Rerir.

Great Gate

The gate of Minas Tirith. No enemy save the Captain of the Nazgûl ever stood under it, and none ever crossed through it.

Great Horn

The horn of Valandil, kept as an heirloom by the Stewards, cloven in Parth Galen at the death of Boromir.

Great Jewel

The Silmaril, the one reclaimed by Beren.

Great Lands

Another term for Middle-earth.

Great River

The Anduin.

Great Ships

The ships of the Númenõreans as known to the people of Middle-earth.

Great Signal

A signal used in Mordor before the opening of the gates and the pouring forth of the hordes to Minas Tirith. Referred to by Gorbag.

Great Smials

The land of the Tooks in the Shire.

Great Wood

Another name for Mirkwood.

The Green Dragon

An inn at Bywater, where Samwise and Ted Sandyman debated about the walking elm tree. It was taken over by Saruman's Men.

Green-elves

A translation of Laiquendi, these were the Elves who lived in Ossiriand.

Greenfields, Battle of

The last battle in the Shire before the Battle of Bywater. It happened in 2747 TA (1147 SR) when Bandobras Took defeated an Orc-band in the Northfarthing.

Green Hill

In Gondor, the place from which Hirluin the Fair came to the battle at Minas Tirith.

Green Hill Country

A place in South-east Tookland. Also called Green Hill.

Greenway

The road leading from Fornost, south through Bree, called the Old South Road after crossing the Greyflood at Tharbad.

Greenwood the Great

The name of the large forest east of the Misty Mountains. After Sauron inhabited Dol Guldur, it was called Mirkwood.

Grey Company

Those Rangers who were sent for by Galadriel to aid Aragorn in Rohan. They went by the Paths of the Dead with him.

Grey-elven

Another term for Sindarin.

Grey-elves

The Sindar. Also Grey Elves.

Greyflood

The river starting at the meeting of the Hoarwell and the Glanduin, flowing southwest, being crossed by the Old South Road, flowing past Tharbad between Minhiriath and Enedwaith.

Grey Havens

The land of Círdan and the Teleri in Middle-earth during the Second and Third Ages. It was on the River Lhûn. From here, the Elves left Middle-earth, departing into the West.

Grey Host

Another term for the Dead.

Greymantle

The surname of Elwë. It is the translation of Singollo (in Quenya) and Thingol (in Sindarin). He was called thus after he met Melian in Nan Elmoth and wedded her.

Grey Wood

The wood under Amon Dîn, given to the Púkel-men after the Crowning of Aragorn.

Gríma

Called Wormtongue, the son of Gálmõd. He was the servant of Théoden, but was under the power of Saruman. He attempted to weak Théoden before his time by twisted words, and also attempted to break the friendship of Gandalf and the Rohirrim and that of Théoden and Éomer. He wished to have Éowyn for himself, and debased her at every chance he got. His plan was destroyed by the coming of Gandalf with Éomer, whereupon he fled to Orthanc, and the Rohirrim went off to Helm's Deep to fight Saruman's armies. Gríma went with Saruman to the Shire, as his slave. When the Company met Saruman on route to Rivendell, Gandalf counseled Gríma to leave Saruman, but he refused. After the Battle of Bywater, Gríma finally snapped, and cut Saruman's throat after he was exposed as the killer of Lotho. Saruman died, and Gríma was shot through with arrows.

Grimbeorn

Called the Old, he was the son of Beorn. He led many men, the Beornings, who kept the passes between the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood open.

Grimbold

The leader of an éored which traveled with Théoden to Minas Tirith. He was slain in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

Grimslade

The place in Gondor from which Grimbold came.

Grinding Ice

The Helcaraxë.

Grip

One of the dogs owned by Farmer Maggot. The others were Wolf and Fang.

Grishnákh

An Uruk from Mordor, who was captain of a band which took Meriadoc and Peregrin captive. At first, he tried to leave when the Rohirrim found the Orcs, but came back because he was trapped. When the Hobbits' guards left them to take part in the fight, he took the Hobbits, and attempted to escape with them. However, Peregrin tricked him in to thinking they had the Ring, and this wasted enough time for the Rohirrim to find Grishnákh and kill him.

Grond (1)

The mace of Morgoth. He slew Fingolfin with this weapon. It was called the Hammer of the Underworld.

Grond (2)

The name of the battering-ram used on the gate of Minas Tirith. It was named after the Grond of Melkor. It was 100 feet long, carried by chains. Its head was of black steel, in the shape of a ravening wolf, with spells of ruin cast on it.

Grubbs

The surname of a family of Hobbits living in the Shire.

The Guarded City

Another name for Minas Tirith.

Guarded Plain

See Talath Dirnen.

Guarded Realm

See Valinor.

The Guardians

The Rangers of the North, who protected the Shire.

Guilin

The father of Gelmir and Gwindor.

Gundor

The younger son of Hador, he was slain with his father in the Dagor Bragollach.

Gurthang

Means 'Iron of Death'. It was the name of Beleg's sword after Túrin reforged it.

Gurtholfin

Meaning 'Black Sword', it was the name of Túrin's sword after he reforged it.

Guthláf

The banner-bearer of Théoden. He died near Théoden on the Pelennor Fields.

Guthwinë

The sword of Éomer.

Gwaihir

Called the Windlord, he was the swiftest of all the Great Eagles. He rescued Gandalf from his prison on Orthanc and carried him to Edoras. He later rescued Gandalf from Celebdil after he returned from the West as Gandalf the White, and brought him to Lõrien. He led the Eagles to the Morannon, to aid in the fight of the Captains of the West against Sauron's armies. He and Landroval and Meneldor flew to Orodruin to save Frodo and Samwise from death there in the destruction of Mordor.

Gwaith-i-Mirdain

The 'People of the Jewel-smiths'. This name was given to those Noldor in Eregion.

Gwindor

An Elf of Nargothrond. He was the son of Guilin, and the brother of Gelmir. After watching his brother be beheaded, he rushed at the Orcs, starting the fighting in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad. He was captured by Morgoth, but escaped. He helped Beleg to find Túrin, and later brought Túrin to Nargothrond. He was slain in the Battle of Tumhalad before the sack of Nargothrond.