hulgil

Hulgil is a fictional entity appearing in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, primarily mentioned in *The Silmarillion*. It is described as a demon or a spirit of darkness, often associated with evil and destruction. The name Hulgil appears in contexts suggesting its malevolent nature, though specific details about its origins, powers, or history are scarce.

In Tolkien's legendarium, such entities often serve as servants or agents of greater dark powers, such as Morgoth or Sauron. They are typically depicted as beings of immense malice, lacking any redeeming qualities and existing solely to sow discord and inflict suffering. While not as prominent as figures like Balrogs or Orcs, Hulgil represents a class of lesser dark spirits that populate the shadowy corners of Middle-earth and its preceding ages. Their existence underscores the pervasive presence of evil in Tolkien's cosmology, even at the lower echelons of supernatural forces.