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Dates
First used after Túrin entered Nargothrond in I 490; used until Túrin's death in I 499
Location
Especially associated with Nargothrond, and later with Brethil
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Meaning
A reference to Túrin's black-bladed sword Gurthang
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Note
This title often appears as a single word, 'Blacksword'

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Black Sword

A name for Túrin Turambar

A title given to Túrin Turambar during his time as captain of Nargothrond, and sometimes later used when he dwelt in the Forest of Brethil.


Notes

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In the overwhelming majority of its uses, the title 'Black Sword' refers to the Man Túrin Turambar. On a handful of occasions, however, it is used to describe Gurthang, the literal Black Sword that Túrin carried.

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  • Updated 24 August 2014
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