Orcs, when most people hear (or read) this word, their thoughts go directly to Lord of the Rings. Did you know that J.R.R Tolkien didn't create the Orc?
Orcs have been mentioned in earlier writings. Some say they are of the devil while others have said they are a water creature. They have been described as a huge mass of armed flesh with teeth.
I didn't know that...thanks for sharing.
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DeleteI didn't know that. I knew Tolkien was inspired by the likes of Beowulf and Norse mythology but I thought the orcs were his concept. Thanks for sharing. It's true that you do learn something everyday :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I thought it was a fun fact to learn and share!
DeleteI first heard of Orcs playing D&D as a kid. Later, I learned they came from Tolkien. Interesting to learn they didn't! Love trivia like this!
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