What is Sauron? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Arwen Evenstar · 12-05-2003, 05:14 PM

I know, this sounds really, really stupid, but what exactly is Sauron? I`ve what he was, but forgot. (and I call myself an LotR expert! [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ) Please help! Thanks a bunch! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

12-05-2003, 05:24 PM

Besides a big red eye? [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Actually, I beleive he is one of the demi-god things (you'll have to forgive me, it's been a while). Not the Valar, the bad ones. I dunno, someone help me out here. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img]

***Sharkû*** · 12-05-2003, 05:33 PM

"'The Abhorred' (in Sindarin called Gorthaur); greatest of the servants of Melkor, in his origin a Maia of Aulë.'The Abhorred' (in Sindarin called Gorthaur); greatest of the servants of Melkor, in his origin a Maia of Aulë." (Silmarillion, Index)

Read the books or check the Encyclopedia of Arda ( http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/ ) for more information.

The Perky Ent · 12-06-2003, 11:27 PM

To my best knowing Sauron is just another evil Maia like the Balrog. A servant of Morgoth and a demi-god to the valar.

Eggy · 12-07-2003, 07:35 AM

I think Sharkú hit the nail on the head there. He was a Maia of the Vala whom Melkor(Morgoth) currupted to his evil will. If my memory severs he was a fire spirt, which would explain the eye but i could be wrong on this.

The Perky Ent · 12-07-2003, 10:38 AM

Yeah, Sharkû hit the nail.

Iargwath · 12-08-2003, 01:53 AM

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If my memory severs he was a fire spirt, which would explain the eye but i could be wrong on this.

Hmm...i always thought the Red Eye of Sauron was a symbol in where Sauron was able to keep watch over the lands of Middle-earth...

Mariska Greenleaf · 12-08-2003, 03:46 AM

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Hmm...i always thought the Red Eye of Sauron was a symbol in where Sauron was able to keep watch over the lands of Middle-earth...

Yeah, that's exactly what the Eye is.
Sauron could take on a lot of different shapes like all the Ainur, but the Eye is not one of those, it is meant to be a symbol.

Eggy · 12-08-2003, 07:34 AM

Oh now i see, the all seeing eye. Just like the way Melkor could see everything(well almost) The S man is making the same gesture

Eol Telemnar · 12-13-2003, 11:11 AM

(going to the original question)

Sauron is a maia spirit (or something like that)
in that book about that other ring

i probably was no help, but what can I say???

Lord of Angmar · 12-13-2003, 11:20 AM

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"'The Abhorred' (in Sindarin called Gorthaur); greatest of the servants of Melkor, in his origin a Maia of Aulë.'The Abhorred' (in Sindarin called Gorthaur); greatest of the servants of Melkor, in his origin a Maia of Aulë." (Silmarillion, Index)

Eol, the initial question of the post was already addressed and answered in its fullness by other members. There was no need to add to this thread.

Gashberz · 12-15-2003, 09:51 PM

Arwen I want you to know that when you ask something it is never stupid. THRE ARE NO STUPID QUSTIONS!

12-05-2003, 05:14 PM	#1
Arwen Evenstar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 131	What is Sauron? I know, this sounds really, really stupid, but what exactly is Sauron? I`ve what he was, but forgot. (and I call myself an LotR expert! [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ) Please help! Thanks a bunch! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

12-06-2003, 11:27 PM	#4
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	To my best knowing Sauron is just another evil Maia like the Balrog. A servant of Morgoth and a demi-god to the valar. __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

12-07-2003, 07:35 AM	#5
Eggy Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Green land of Ireland Posts: 54	I think Sharkú hit the nail on the head there. He was a Maia of the Vala whom Melkor(Morgoth) currupted to his evil will. If my memory severs he was a fire spirt, which would explain the eye but i could be wrong on this. __________________ "A dog this good you have to feed every day"Homer Simpson

12-07-2003, 10:38 AM	#6
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Yeah, Sharkû hit the nail. __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

12-08-2003, 07:34 AM	#9
Eggy Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Green land of Ireland Posts: 54	Oh now i see, the all seeing eye. Just like the way Melkor could see everything(well almost) The S man is making the same gesture __________________ "A dog this good you have to feed every day"Homer Simpson

12-05-2003, 05:24 PM	#2
Caoimhin Guest Posts: n/a	Besides a big red eye? [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Actually, I beleive he is one of the demi-god things (you'll have to forgive me, it's been a while). Not the Valar, the bad ones. I dunno, someone help me out here. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img]

12-05-2003, 05:33 PM	#3
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	"'The Abhorred' (in Sindarin called Gorthaur); greatest of the servants of Melkor, in his origin a Maia of Aulë.'The Abhorred' (in Sindarin called Gorthaur); greatest of the servants of Melkor, in his origin a Maia of Aulë." (Silmarillion, Index) Read the books or check the Encyclopedia of Arda ( http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/ ) for more information.

12-13-2003, 11:11 AM	#10
Eol Telemnar Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At my house, on my computer (where else would I be? Posts: 89	(going to the original question) Sauron is a maia spirit (or something like that) in that book about that other ring i probably was no help, but what can I say??? __________________ Eol Telemnar, The Dark Elf , Has Spoken, Heed My words well. Peace go with you.

12-15-2003, 09:51 PM	#12
Gashberz Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Diego, U.S.A Posts: 57	Arwen I want you to know that when you ask something it is never stupid. THRE ARE NO STUPID QUSTIONS! __________________ "We are the fighting Uruk-hai! We slew the great warrior. We took the prisoners. We are the servants of Saruman the Wise, the White Hand: the Hand that gives us man´s flesh to eat!" -Uglúk