Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:17:56 GMT -5
Arahad I
Seventh Chieftain of the Dunedain. Arahad I was born in 2365. He was the son of Araglas. Arahad I became Chieftain of the Dunedain in 2455. Around 2480, Orcs began to make strongholds in the Misty Mountains in order to block the passes into Eriador. Arahad I died in 2523 and was succeeded by his son Aragost.
Names & Etymology:
The meaning of Arahad is not certain. The element ara means "royal, king." The second element may be had meaning "hurl, throw."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
Appendix B of LotR: "The Tale of Years," p. 368
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for KHAT
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
Seventh Chieftain of the Dunedain. Arahad I was born in 2365. He was the son of Araglas. Arahad I became Chieftain of the Dunedain in 2455. Around 2480, Orcs began to make strongholds in the Misty Mountains in order to block the passes into Eriador. Arahad I died in 2523 and was succeeded by his son Aragost.
Names & Etymology:
The meaning of Arahad is not certain. The element ara means "royal, king." The second element may be had meaning "hurl, throw."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
Appendix B of LotR: "The Tale of Years," p. 368
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for KHAT
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
