Tevildo - The Lord of Cats
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
MATERIAL: 100% organic cottonFRONT PRINT: High-quality digital print 32 x 20 cm
SLEEVE PRINT: High-quality digital print 6.40 cm
Men’s Model: European cut and tubular structure - Thin ribbed crew neck.
Women’s Model: Fitted model with side seams and shaped sleeves - Thin ribbed crew neck.
Sweatshirt: Unisex cut with crew neck.
Discover our exclusive T-shirt dedicated to Tevildo, the Lord of Cats, a fascinating and forgotten figure in Tolkien's universe. In this epic and satirical reinterpretation, the dark feline is depicted with the Tower of Mordor embedded in his fur, transforming his flaming eye into the iconic image of the Eye of Sauron.
A LEGENDARY CAT
Tevildo originally appeared in the tale of Beren and Lúthien, where he played the role of a formidable antagonist, imprisoning Beren in a dark and mystical stronghold. He represented a fantastic challenge that the protagonists had to overcome, until the intervention of the brave Lúthien and her loyal hound Huan.
Despite his eventual defeat, Tevildo was depicted as a powerful and cunning adversary, commanding a host of feline minions who served as spies and enforcers in his dark domain. His presence added an air of menace and supernatural intrigue to the tale, reinforcing the theme of overcoming impossible odds through courage and perseverance.
A CONNECTION TO THE DARK LORD?
Some speculate that the image of the Eye of Sauron may have been inspired by Tevildo’s feline appearance, highlighting how this minor character influenced Tolkien’s later works. Although Tevildo was later replaced by darker figures such as Sauron, his original role offers a nostalgic glimpse into the connection between the author and his personal inspirations.
"In the dark abyss appeared an Eye, a single one, slowly growing, filling almost the entire Mirror. Such was the terror it exuded that Frodo was paralyzed, unable to cry out or look away. The edges of the Eye were of fire, while within the vitreous yellow and feline cornea, vigilant and piercing, the black slit of the pupil opened into the void like a window into nothingness."
- J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Mirror of Galadriel," Book II of "The Lord of the Rings".
