Beleg

Beleg is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien's universe of Middle-earth.

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Beleg Cúthalion was a Sindarin Elf who served in the army of King Thingol of Doriath. He "followed no man", and "could not be restrained" in the Dagor Aglareb, when he alone of Doriath went forth. Together with Mablung he was one of the great captains of the Sindar, and he was part of the Hunting of the Wolf.

Later he became a good friend and brother-in-arms of Túrin Turambar. When Túrin left Doriath, Beleg got permission from Thingol to follow him into exile, wielding the black sword Anglachel that Ëol had forged and given to Thingol in tribute. Beleg found Túrin at Amon Rûdh and was tortured by the outlaws, until Túrin found and released him. Together with Túrin, wearing the Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin, he became for a while a captain against Morgoth, and the land they dwelt became known as the Land of Helm and Bow. When Túrin was captured by Morgoth Beleg was grievishly hurt, but when he had recovered he followed the Orcss. Meeting the escaped thrall Gwindor in Taur-nu-Fuin, together they rescued Túrin, but Beren accidentally cut Túrin with his sword. Túrin awoke and did not recognize Beleg in the darkness, assuming the shape bent over him with a blade was an Orc and that he was to be tortured again. In a sudden rage, he wrested the sword from Beleg and killed him.

Beleg's name meant 'might', and he wielded a strong bow named Belthronding and an arrow called Dailir. His epessë (honourary nick-name) Cúthalion meant "strongbow".

A later Beleg was King Beleg of Arnor.