Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:18:15 GMT -5
Arahad II
Tenth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Arahad II, son of Aravorn, was born in 2563. He became Chieftain of the Dunedain after his father's death in 2654. Arahad II died in 2719 and was succeeded by his son Arassuil.
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
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
Tenth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Arahad II, son of Aravorn, was born in 2563. He became Chieftain of the Dunedain after his father's death in 2654. Arahad II died in 2719 and was succeeded by his son Arassuil.
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
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
