Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:24:59 GMT -5
Aravorn
Ninth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Aravorn, son of Aragost, was born in 2497. He became Chieftain of the Dunedain in 2588. Aravorn died in 2654 and was succeeded by his son Arahad II.
Names & Etymology:
The meaning of Aravorn is not certain. The element ara means "king, noble, royal." The element vorn may be a lenited form of morn meaning "black."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile: The Northern Line - Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
Unfinished Tales: Index entry for Eryn Vorn, translated as "Dark Wood."
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for MOR
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
Ninth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Aravorn, son of Aragost, was born in 2497. He became Chieftain of the Dunedain in 2588. Aravorn died in 2654 and was succeeded by his son Arahad II.
Names & Etymology:
The meaning of Aravorn is not certain. The element ara means "king, noble, royal." The element vorn may be a lenited form of morn meaning "black."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile: The Northern Line - Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
Unfinished Tales: Index entry for Eryn Vorn, translated as "Dark Wood."
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for MOR
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
