Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:17:30 GMT -5
Aragost
Eighth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Aragost was the son of Arahad I. He was born in 2431. Aragost became Chieftain of the Dunedain after his father's death in 2523. He ruled until his death in 2588 and was succeeded by his son Aravorn.
Names & Etymology:
The name Aragost may be composed of ara meaning "royal, king" and gost meaning "dread."
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 GOS, GOTH
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196, 211
Eighth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Aragost was the son of Arahad I. He was born in 2431. Aragost became Chieftain of the Dunedain after his father's death in 2523. He ruled until his death in 2588 and was succeeded by his son Aravorn.
Names & Etymology:
The name Aragost may be composed of ara meaning "royal, king" and gost meaning "dread."
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 GOS, GOTH
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196, 211
