Character Bios
Beleg Cuthalion
Meaning: Cuthalion(S): 'steadfast bow', hence Strongbow
Location(s): Doriath, Dor Cuarthol
Race/Species: Elf
Type/Kind: Sindar
Title(s): March-warden of Doriath
Dates: ? - I, 489
Parents: N/A
Siblings: N/A
Spouse: N/A
Children: N/A
Description:
"Thus ended Beleg Strongbow, truest of friends, greatest in skill of all that harboured in the woods of Beleriand in the Elder Days, at the hand of him whom he most loved" (Túrin). Beleg's bow was called Belthronding, and it was buried with him. For a time he carried the accursed sword Anglachel, with which Túrin eventually slew him.
(The Silmarillion, QS, Ch. 21 - Of Túrin Turambar)
Contributors:
Finch, 01.08.03