Dagmor was the name of the sword that belonged to Beren Erchamion, in the First Age.[1]
History
As a lone outlaw in Dorthonion, Beren carried Dagmor throughout his journey.[1] It is presumably lost after his death.
Etymology
The name Dagmor may from the Sindarin words dag ("slay") and môr ("dark, darkness").[2]
Other versions of the legendarium
The sword's name was not mentioned in The Silmarillion; it is only mentioned in the Lay of Leithian in The Lays of Beleriand.
Barrow-blades • Sting | |
Durin's Axe • Orcrist | |
Grond (battering ram) • Grond (hammer) • Morgul-knife | |
Aeglos • Anglachel • Anguirel • Angrist • Aranrúth • Belthronding • Dailir • Glamdring • Orcrist • Ringil | |
Andúril • Dramborleg • Black arrow • Dagmor • Gúthwinë • Gurthang • Herugrim • Narsil • Red Arrow |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The History of Middle-earth, Vol. 3: The Lays of Beleriand, III: "The Lay of Leithian"
- ↑ The History of Middle-earth, Vol. 5: The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies"