Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:19:58 GMT -5
Arantar
Fifth King of Arnor. Arantar was the son of King Eldacar. He was born in 185. In 339, Arantar became King upon the death of his father. He ruled until his death in 435 and was succeeded by his son Tarcil.
Etymology:
The name Arantar is composed of aran meaning "king" and tar meaning "high, lofty."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entries for ar(a) and tar
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 192
Fifth King of Arnor. Arantar was the son of King Eldacar. He was born in 185. In 339, Arantar became King upon the death of his father. He ruled until his death in 435 and was succeeded by his son Tarcil.
Etymology:
The name Arantar is composed of aran meaning "king" and tar meaning "high, lofty."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entries for ar(a) and tar
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 192
