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Dates
Location
The lands to the north of Beleriand
Race
A siege laid by Elves and Men against Morgoth, one of the Ainur
Division
The Elves were led by the Noldor, while their allies among Men belonged to the Three Houses of the Edain; Morgoth was (at least formerly) one of the Valar
Settlements
The siege was held against Morgoth's stronghold of Angband
Important peaks
The peaks of Thangorodrim rose above Angband
Pronunciation
Angband is pronounced 'a'ngband'
Meaning
Angband is usually translated 'Hells of Iron'
Other names
Potentially also known as the Great Siege (though this is the less likely interpretation of this ambiguous term)

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  • Updated 10 February 1998
  • Updates planned: 2

Siege of Angband

The leaguer of the Noldor in the north

The leaguer of the Noldor around the fortress of Morgoth in the early centuries of the First Age. The Siege was broken in the Dagor Bragollach.


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About this entry:

  • Updated 10 February 1998
  • Updates planned: 2

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