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High King Ithilion wrote: Orcs hated Melkor deep down, maker of only their misery. They served him utterly, but I am unaware of any form of worship. The Evil Men however venerated Sauron, who claimed to be Melkor.

Gondor, the Elves, and the other Free Peoples all believed in and worshipped Eru, with the Elves and Gondor honoring the Valar as well. The Dwarves also worshipped Aule, who they called Mahal.

Ithilion, Discussions Moderator (Auta i lómë) 20:38, July 9, 2017 (UTC)

They did both. They saw Melkor as a tyrant-god whose wrath must be stilled, and hated him deeply but feared him more, if I remember rightly.

Gen. Grievous1138 (LOTR Mod Wiki Admin) comlink 00:10, July 10, 2017 (UTC)