Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 12:45:10 GMT -5
Eradan
Second Ruling Steward of Gondor. Eradan was born in 1999. His father was Mardil Voronwe, who assumed the rule of Gondor after King Earnur disappeared in Minas Morgul in 2050. Eradan succeeded his father as Ruling Steward in 2080. He died in 2116 and was followed by his son Herion.
Names & Etymology:
The name Eradan may be composed of er meaning "one, alone" and adan meaning "man."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entries for adan and er
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 204
Second Ruling Steward of Gondor. Eradan was born in 1999. His father was Mardil Voronwe, who assumed the rule of Gondor after King Earnur disappeared in Minas Morgul in 2050. Eradan succeeded his father as Ruling Steward in 2080. He died in 2116 and was followed by his son Herion.
Names & Etymology:
The name Eradan may be composed of er meaning "one, alone" and adan meaning "man."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entries for adan and er
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 204
