Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 12:26:23 GMT -5
Barahir, Ruling Steward of Gondor
Eighth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Barahir was the son of Hador. He was born in 2290. Barahir became Steward after his father's death in 2395. Barahir died in 2412 and was followed by his son Dior.
Names & Etymology:
Barahir means "fiery lord" from bara meaning "fiery" and hîr meaning "lord." Barahir was also the name of the father of Beren in the First Age.
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entry for heru
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for BARAS
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 204
Eighth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Barahir was the son of Hador. He was born in 2290. Barahir became Steward after his father's death in 2395. Barahir died in 2412 and was followed by his son Dior.
Names & Etymology:
Barahir means "fiery lord" from bara meaning "fiery" and hîr meaning "lord." Barahir was also the name of the father of Beren in the First Age.
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entry for heru
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for BARAS
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 204
