Orc - Wikipedia
WEBAn orc (sometimes spelt ork; / ɔːrk / [1] [2] ), [3] in J. R. R. Tolkien 's Middle-earth fantasy fiction, is a race of humanoid monsters, which he also calls "goblin". Especially in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, orcs appear as a brutish, aggressive, ugly, and malevolent race of monsters, contrasting with the benevolent Elves.
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Orc | Middle-earth, Tolkien, Fantasy | Britannica
WEBOrc, a mythical creature (such as a sea monster, a giant, or an ogre) of horrid form or aspect. The word orc in English has two distinct sources. Orc in reference to a vaguely cetacean sea monster is borrowed from one or more Romance words, such as the French orque or the Italian orca, all.
Orc - New World Encyclopedia
WEBOrc is a word used to refer to various tough and warlike humanoid mythical creatures in various fantasy settings, particularly in the stories of Middle-earth written by J. R. R. Tolkien and derivative fictions. The word made its appearance earlier in Beowolf (denoting monsters), Giambattista Basile (large talking beasts), and William Blake (a ...
Lord Of The Rings: Origin Of The Orcs Explained - Screen Rant
WEBOct 6, 2019 · Home. Movies. Movie Features. Lord Of The Rings: Origin Of The Orcs Explained. By Charles Nicholas Raymond. Published Oct 6, 2019. Orcs are the primary henchmen of the villains in the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books and movies, but where do they actually come from?
Orcs | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom
WEBOrcs. Other names. Goblins. Origins. Obscure; perhaps bred from Elves or Men. Languages. Orkish ( Black Speech ), Westron. Divisions. Boldogs, Eastern Orcs, Half-orcs, Hobgoblins, Isengarders, Mordor-orcs, Northern Orcs, Snaga, Uruk-hai. Lifespan. Varies drastically; may be similar to Men or may even be immortal. Distinctions.
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WEBOpinion Research Corporation is a demographic, health, and market research company based in Princeton, New Jersey, US. It was founded in 1938 by Claude Robinson and George Gallup, although Gallup left the firm in 1939. [4] . Opinion Research Corp was acquired by InfoUSA on August 4, 2006 for $12 per share in cash. [5] .
Orcs/Origin - Tolkien Gateway
WEBMar 4, 2024 · As Tolkien died without deciding on a final explanation, the canonicity of the origin of Orcs is a popular debate in the fandom. Listed here are the different origins of the Orcs given in Tolkien's texts, ordered chronologically.
Orcs - Tolkien Gateway
WEBApr 6, 2024 · Orcs were a race of humanoid creatures best known for their service as footsoldiers and slaves to the Dark Lords of Middle-earth. Even when not in thralldom to an evil master, Orcs rarely if ever had non-violent interactions with Elves, Men, or Dwarves.
Orcs: Origin of a Species | WIRED
WEBApr 1, 2006 · Orcs: Origin of a Species | WIRED. Mark McClusky. Apr 1, 2006 12:00 PM. Orcs: Origin of a Species. They battled Beowulf and attacked Frodo. Next stop for the underworld uglies: The Lord of the...
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