Legolas (elf of Gondolin)
Legolas was an Elf of Gondolin according to the early version of the legendarium in The Book of Lost Tales.
History
He was one of the house of the Tree, a scout under Galdor. Because of his keen eyes and knowledge of the mountainous area, he was chosen by the escapees of the Fall of Gondolin to be in front and guide them across the Cristhorn.
Following the fall, he moved to Tol Eressëa, where he was named Laiqalassë.
Etymology
The meaning of Legolas was twofold in Gnomish: it could mean "Greenleaf", from laigos ("greenness") + las ("leaf"); but in the form Legolast it could mean "Keen sight", from leg, lêg ("keen, piercing") + last ("look, glance").
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