Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 12:28:27 GMT -5
Belegorn
Fourth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Belegorn was born in 2074. He was the son of the Steward Herion. Belegorn succeeded his father as Steward in 2148. He died in 2204 and was followed by his son Hurin I.
Names & Etymology:
The name Belegorn may mean "mighty tree" from beleg meaning "mighty" and orn meaning "tree."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entries for beleg and orn
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 204
Fourth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Belegorn was born in 2074. He was the son of the Steward Herion. Belegorn succeeded his father as Steward in 2148. He died in 2204 and was followed by his son Hurin I.
Names & Etymology:
The name Belegorn may mean "mighty tree" from beleg meaning "mighty" and orn meaning "tree."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entries for beleg and orn
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 204
