Meleth of Gondolin

Meleth was a Elf-maiden of Gondolin in earlier versions of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium.
==History==
Meleth was a nurse of Eärendil during his infancy in Gondolin. She told him many of stories, including some about Morgoth and his evil deeds. Thus, when Eärendil saw the lights of the enemy in his chamber during the Fall of Gondolin, he began to cry. Is unknown whether she died in the Fall or managed to survive and reach the Havens of Sirion.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. II: The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, chapter III: "The Fall of Gondolin"
==Etymology==
Meleth meant "love" in Noldorin.
==References==
Category:Ñoldor
Category:Elves of Gondolin
Category:Precanonical Elves
Category:Elves
Category:Elves of Beleriand