Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:14:52 GMT -5
Araglas
Sixth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Araglas was born in 2296. He was the son of Aragorn I. When Aragorn I was killed by wolves in 2327, Araglas became the leader of his people. Araglas died in 2455 and was succeeded by his son Arahad I.
Names & Etymology:
The name Araglas may mean "royal joy" from ara meaning "royal, king" and glass meaning "joy."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for GALAS
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
Compound Sindarin Names in ME
Sixth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Araglas was born in 2296. He was the son of Aragorn I. When Aragorn I was killed by wolves in 2327, Araglas became the leader of his people. Araglas died in 2455 and was succeeded by his son Arahad I.
Names & Etymology:
The name Araglas may mean "royal joy" from ara meaning "royal, king" and glass meaning "joy."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for GALAS
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
Compound Sindarin Names in ME
