Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 12:53:05 GMT -5
Húrin of the Keys
Warden of the Keys of Minas Tirith. Hurin held a position of importance in Gondor and was addressed as Lord Hurin. He fought at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields on March 15, 3019. When Eomer and the Rohirrim were outnumbered and hard pressed, Hurin rode to their aid along with Forlong of Lossarnach, Hirluin of the Green Hills, and Prince Imrahil of Dol Amroth.
Hurin was left in command of the men of Gondor who remained in Minas Tirith when the Host of the West marched to the Black Gate. On May 1, Hurin and Faramir, the Steward of Gondor, came forth from Minas Tirith to meet Aragorn. Aragorn was crowned King Elessar, and Hurin pushed back the barrier at the Gate of Minas Tirith and the King entered the City.
Names & Etymology:
Also called Lord Hurin and Hurin the Tall.
The name Hurin is composed of hûr meaning "readiness for action, vigor, fiery spirit" and inn meaning "inner thought, meaning, heart." Hurin was the name of a hero of the First Age, and it was also the name of three Stewards of Gondor including Hurin of Emyn Arnen from whom the House of Stewards were descended.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields," p. 121; "The Steward and the King," p. 237, 244-46
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for KHOR and ID
Warden of the Keys of Minas Tirith. Hurin held a position of importance in Gondor and was addressed as Lord Hurin. He fought at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields on March 15, 3019. When Eomer and the Rohirrim were outnumbered and hard pressed, Hurin rode to their aid along with Forlong of Lossarnach, Hirluin of the Green Hills, and Prince Imrahil of Dol Amroth.
Hurin was left in command of the men of Gondor who remained in Minas Tirith when the Host of the West marched to the Black Gate. On May 1, Hurin and Faramir, the Steward of Gondor, came forth from Minas Tirith to meet Aragorn. Aragorn was crowned King Elessar, and Hurin pushed back the barrier at the Gate of Minas Tirith and the King entered the City.
Names & Etymology:
Also called Lord Hurin and Hurin the Tall.
The name Hurin is composed of hûr meaning "readiness for action, vigor, fiery spirit" and inn meaning "inner thought, meaning, heart." Hurin was the name of a hero of the First Age, and it was also the name of three Stewards of Gondor including Hurin of Emyn Arnen from whom the House of Stewards were descended.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields," p. 121; "The Steward and the King," p. 237, 244-46
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for KHOR and ID
