Gostir was the name of one of the Dragons of Morgoth about whom almost nothing is known.
Biography
Gostir, the ancient "Dread-glance," was a powerful enchanter who resided in the mountains of Barl Syrnac north of Rhûn. He was a pure white Cold-drake renowned for his burning red eyes and terrifying countenance. Gostir could frighten a foe to submission or even death with his gaze. Fortunately for the local Lossoth, Umli, and Lotani peoples, however, he fed mostly on herd animals and large water mammals.[citation needed]
Etymology
Gostir means "terrible sight" in Sindarin, from Gos - "horrible" and thîr - "opinion, expression, face."[1]
Trivia
Gostir's 'death glance' could be based on similar ability of Basilisks.
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