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Dates
Forged in the First Age sometime between I 116 and I 510; rediscovered by Gandalf in May or June III 2941; probably passed into the West 29 September III 3021
Origins
Forged in Gondolin for Turgon
Race
Forged by Elves, but looted by Trolls and latterly borne by the Wizard Gandalf
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Foe-hammer

The translated name of Gandalf’s sword Glamdring

The sword carried by both Turgon and Gandalf, more properly known as Glamdring.


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  • Updated 3 April 2019
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