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Morgoth: The First Dark Lord and Source of Evil in Middle-earth
Morgoth, originally named Melkor, is the ultimate source of evil in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. His story is one of ambition, rebellion, and relentless destruction, setting the stage for all the darkness that follows in Tolkien’s world, including the rise of Sauron.Morgoth, originally named Melkor, is the ultimate source of evil in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. His story is one of ambition, rebellion, and relentless destruction, setting the stage for all the darkness that follows in Tolkien’s world, including the rise of Sauron.