The Mouth of Sauron: Herald of Darkness and Psychological Warfare in *The Lord of the Rings*
J.R.R. Tolkien’s *The Lord of the Rings* remains a cornerstone of fantasy literature, a sprawling epic that continues to captivate readers and audiences with its rich world-building, compelling characters, and timeless themes of good versus evil. Among the vast array of figures who populate Middle-earth, one character, often relegated to a brief but impactful appearance,…