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The defeat of Sauron by Huan cannot be interpreted through the lens of a straightforward battle. Instead, it unfolds as a crucial moment saturated with hubris and prophecy. Sauron, out of arrogance, believed that he could confront Huan, misguidedly thinking himself the fulfillment of the prophecy that foretold Huan's demise at the hands of a werewolf. Herein lies Sauron's grave miscalculation; he underestimated the significance of the dog he faced.
Tolkien's narrative skillfully conveys how Sauron, although immensely powerful, had become ensnared in his own arrogance. He adopted a form that drastically limited his abilities and ultimately led to his vulnerability.