Sauron's original name was Mairon, meaning 'The Admirable' before he became corrupted by Morgoth. The name 'Sauron' was given by elves, meaning 'The Abhorred' or 'The Abominable.' Sauron forbids his ...

Before we get into Sauron, it's best to start with his predecessor and the first Dark Lord of Middle-earth: Morgoth. First known as Melkor, he was a Valar—or one of the most powerful beings in Arda.

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Sauron has a brother in The Lord of the Rings- from a certain point of view. While the Dark Lord Sauron serves as The Lord of the Rings' overarching protagonist, precious little of his story before ...

Whether you still think of him as the giant, flaming eye from Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, or have fully committed to Charlie Vickers' portrayal as Halbrand in The Lord of the ...

The long-term jewelry enthusiast and current screaming eyeball of flame passed away at his residence in the Land of Mordor, where shadows lie. Reading time 2 minutes This article was originally ...