Sauron's Most Notable Forms

5. Three Distinct Form: During the First Age of Middle-earth, Sauron took forms of a werewolf, a serpant, and a vampire during his battle with Luthien and Huan.

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4. Annatar: One of the most important forms of Sauron because he manipulated Elves into making great rings of power while disguised in this form.

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3. Sauron's Armored Form: Lord of the Rings movies depicted this version, taking inspiration from the letters of Tolkien where he described Sauron as a colossal armored figure.

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2. Shadow Form: Sauron's physical form was destroyed with the loss of his Ring but the Dark Lord's spirit endured into the Third Age.

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1. Great Eye Form: The most well-known appearance of Sauron was that of a huge flaming eye. As a metaphor for his armies of orcs and an object that appears in visions.

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