Article Title

Saruman, ‘Sharkey,’ and Suruman: Analogous Figures of Eastern Ingenuity and Cunning

Authors

J. S. Ryan

Artists and Illustrations Included in This Record

First Artist
Sarah Beach

Second Artist
Christine Lowentrout

Abstract

Speculates about linguistic connotations of Saruman-Sharkey, especially Suruman (vassal of an ancient Assyrian king) and various etymologies of “shark.”

Recommended Citation

Ryan, J. S. (1985) "Saruman, ‘Sharkey,’ and Suruman: Analogous Figures of Eastern Ingenuity and Cunning," Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature: Vol. 12 : No. 1 , Article 9.
Available at: https://dc.swosu.edu/mythlore/vol12/iss1/9