Tolkien used many names of his old legends in Lord of the Rings. Maybe this was causes, because he was never thinking, that his
Silmarillion will be published. Consequently he could have used his generated names in a new way. But this only a theory.
Back to topic. There are more names on the evil side. 'Grond' is the name of the big ram, which is used to break the gates of Minas Tirith. 'Grond' is also the name of the big hammer, which Melkor used as weapon against Fingolfin in the First Age.
In the context of the storyline, it could be, that the evil forces named themselves or their weapons with old names. A sign of valuation maybe.
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Originally Posted by ninja91
Wow! That was a great answer. I think that is so strange and compelling that we do not know what Gothmog the Morgul lieutenant was! *shudders in excitement*
Tolkien also seems to change his mind alot doesnt he? I mean with the balrog society and the orc/goblin distinction...
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Always. He has never stoppen to change his mind.
