"Naming the Evil One: Onomastic Strategies in Tolkien and Rowling" by Janet Brennan Croft
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Investigates name magic associated with evil characters in Tolkien and Rowling, such as acts of naming and self-naming, avoidance terms, and the use of true names. Describes the naming plots associated with Melkor/Morgoth, Sauron, Saruman, and Voldemort.

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