Pangarl

Pangarl is a fictional creature appearing in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, most notably in "The Fellowship of the Ring." It is described as a wolf, but one of immense size and unnatural malice, often associated with the forces of evil in Middle-earth. Pangarl are not mere animals; they are often depicted as intelligent and serving darker powers, such as Sauron or Saruman.

These fearsome beasts are known for their ferocity and their ability to track and hunt down their prey relentlessly. While specific origins are not detailed, they are presented as ancient and terrifying predators that embody the wild and dangerous aspects of the natural world corrupted by evil. Their presence often signals peril and hardship for those who encounter them.

The most famous depiction of a Pangarl is in the passages where the hobbits, Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, and Pippin Took, are being pursued by these creatures in the wilderness. The description emphasizes their size, their keen senses, and the terrifying sounds they make. They are a tangible threat that adds to the perilous journey of the protagonists. Pangarl represent a primal fear, the untamed wild turned malevolent.