Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:30:14 GMT -5
Eldacar
Fourth King of Arnor. Eldacar was the son of Valandil. He was born in the year 87 of the Third Age. Eldacar succeeded his father as King of Arnor in 249. He ruled until his death in 339, when he was succeeded by his son Arantar.
Etymology:
The name Eldacar - also spelled Eldakar - means "elf helm" from elda meaning "elf" and cár meaning "head."
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," entries for EL and KAS
The History of Middle-earth, vol. VII, The Treason of Isengard: "The Great River," p. 366 note 18 (meaning of Eldacar)
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 192
Fourth King of Arnor. Eldacar was the son of Valandil. He was born in the year 87 of the Third Age. Eldacar succeeded his father as King of Arnor in 249. He ruled until his death in 339, when he was succeeded by his son Arantar.
Etymology:
The name Eldacar - also spelled Eldakar - means "elf helm" from elda meaning "elf" and cár meaning "head."
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," entries for EL and KAS
The History of Middle-earth, vol. VII, The Treason of Isengard: "The Great River," p. 366 note 18 (meaning of Eldacar)
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 192
