Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 12:58:40 GMT -5
Orodreth
Sixteenth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Orodreth was born in 2576. He was the son of Belecthor I, and he had a sister named Morwen. Orodreth became Steward in 2655 and ruled until his death in 2685. He was succeeded by his son Ecthelion I.
Names & Etymology:
The meaning of Orodreth is uncertain. It includes the word orod meaning "mountain" but the second element is unclear.
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p 319
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth:"The Heirs of Elendil," p. 205; "The Shibboleth of Feanor," p. 350
Sixteenth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Orodreth was born in 2576. He was the son of Belecthor I, and he had a sister named Morwen. Orodreth became Steward in 2655 and ruled until his death in 2685. He was succeeded by his son Ecthelion I.
Names & Etymology:
The meaning of Orodreth is uncertain. It includes the word orod meaning "mountain" but the second element is unclear.
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p 319
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth:"The Heirs of Elendil," p. 205; "The Shibboleth of Feanor," p. 350
