Things of Middle-earth
Akallabêth
Type: Books & Scrolls
Other Names: The Downfall of Númenor
Description:A book written by Elendil:
Of the deeds of Ar-Pharazôn, of his glory and his folly, more is told in the tale of the Downfall of Númenor, which Elendil wrote, and which was preserved in Gondor.
Unfinished Tales, Part 2, Ch 3, The Line of Elros, Kings of Númenor
The statement that Elendil was the author of the Akallabêth is made only here.
Unfinished Tales, Part 2, Ch 3, The Line of Elros, Kings of Númenor: Notes, Note 16
Contributors: Elena Tiriel 18Jun04