Character of the Month: Draugluin

Wolves populate the shadows of much of Western folklore, and Tolkien's legendarium—ladling as it does from that Cauldron of Story—is no exception. Draugluin is one of several wolves or wolfish beings who appear in Tolkien's stories: the lord of the werewolves. Although only briefly appearing, his presence in the story is a memorable one, as he challenges (and is slain by) Huan, and his skin is used by Beren to sneak into Angband.

In this month's biography of Draugluin, Narya explores not only the evolution of his character in the legendarium (hint: he was early-appearing but in very different form) but the folkloric roots that Tolkien may have drawn from ... and those he definitely did not. As is often the case with Tolkien, Narya finds deep roots in language and lore that helped inform the character of Draugluin.

You can read the biography of Draugluin here.

Posted on 1 July 2023 (updated 19 August 2023) by SWG Moderators