Did Melkor create Sauron?
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Did Melkor create Sauron?
Melkor was the most powerful of the Ainur, but turned to darkness and was renamed Morgoth, the definitive antagonist of Arda. All evil in the world of Middle-earth ultimately stems from him. Mairon, one of the Maiar of Aulë, betrayed his kind and became Morgoth’s principal lieutenant, Sauron.
Is Sauron a servant of Melkor?
Among [Melkor’s] servants that have names the greatest was that spirit whom the Eldar called Sauron, or Gorthaur the Cruel.
Why did Sauron join Melkor?
Sauron loved order, and wanted to take over Middle Earth because he believed that true order could only exist in a world ruled by him. Melkor, on the other hand, just wanted to destroy Arda out of bitterness at not being allowed to create beings like Eru could.
What was Sauron to Morgoth?
One of the most powerful beings in all of Tolkien’s world, Morgoth strove for many years to take over Middle-earth and waged wars in order to do so. Sauron became a servant of Morgoth during this time, but Morgoth was eventually defeated at the end of the First Age.
Who was stronger Melkor or Sauron?
Morgoth (Melkor), as a Valar, was a more powerful being than Sauron, a Maia. In a one-on-one fight or each with their respective armies in any age, Morgoth is undoubtedly the strongest.
Was Sauron loyal to Morgoth?
He seems to be extremely loyal to Morgoth (at least as far as I’ve read), and I recalled a passage in Lord of the Rings where Gandalf said: Other evils there are that may come; for Sauron is himself but a servant or emissary.
Is Morgoth stronger than Sauron?
Where is Morgoth now?
Morgoth remains in the Void, watched by Eärendil and unable to return to Arda as long as the Valar maintain their power over it. However, the lies he put in the hearts of the Children of Ilúvatar still remain and will create their evil results till the end of days.
