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Dates
The first Winged Shadow was seen on 23 February III 3019;1 the Lord of the Nazgûl was slain on 15 March III 3019, and all the remaining Nazgûl ten days later on 25 March
Location
Originating in Mordor
Origins
Nazgûl mounted on Winged Creatures raised for the purpose by Sauron
Race
The Nazgûl were originally Men
Pronunciation
Nazgûl is pronounced 'na'zgool'
Other names
Black Wings, Winged Nazgûl; sometimes also referred to as 'winged terrors'
Title of
The Nazgûl when airborne, and sometimes used more specifically for their flying mounts

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Winged Shadows

The Nazgûl on their Winged Creatures

A name for the Nazgûl after they took to the skies on horrific winged mounts. This name refers especially to the profound dread and fear they inspired in those below them as they flew overhead.


Notes

1

The date of 23 February III 3019 was that of the first definite sighting of a Winged Shadow. The Nazgûl had presumably had access to their winged mounts for some time before this, but had remained east of the Great River, concealing themselves from Sauron's enemies.

See also...

Winged Terrors

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