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'''Írensaga''' was a | {{mountain | ||
| image=[[File:J.R.R. Tolkien - Starkhorn, Dwimorberg and Irensaga.jpg|260px]] | |||
| caption=[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] - ''Starkhorn, Dwimorberg and Irensaga'' | |||
| name=Írensaga | |||
| location=North of the [[Dwimorberg]] over looking the [[Firienfeld]] | |||
| belongs=The [[White Mountains]] | |||
| description=Saw-toothed mountain | |||
| othernames= | |||
| etymology= | |||
| events=Arrival of King [[Théoden]] at [[Dunharrow]] | |||
| references= | |||
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'''Írensaga''' was a tall peak in the [[White Mountains]], notable for its saw-toothed<ref name=Muster>{{RK|Muster}}, p. 794</ref> crest<ref name=N>{{HM|N}}, entry '''Irensaga''', p. 772</ref>. | |||
In between Írensaga, [[Starkhorn]] and [[Dwimorberg]] lay [[Harrowdale]].<ref name=Muster/> [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] saw this mountain on [[9 March]] {{TA|3019}} when King [[Théoden]] came to [[Dunharrow]] after the [[Battle of the Hornburg]].<ref>{{App|Great}}, entry for the year 3019, March 9, p. 1093</ref> | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
''Írensaga'' is a name in the [[Rohanese|language of Rohan]],<ref name=N/> "translated" into [[Old English]]<ref>{{HM|RC}}, p. 539</ref>, which means "iron-saw"<ref name=N/> or "Ironsaw"<ref name="Roads">{{WR|3|V}}, pp. 312-13</ref> with reference to its serrated ridge, crest<ref name=N/>. | |||
In earlier drafts, Írensaga lacked an accent.<ref name="Roads"/> | |||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Irensaga}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Irensaga}} | ||
[[Category:Old English names]] | |||
[[Category:Rohan]] | [[Category:Rohan]] | ||
[[Category:White Mountains]] | [[Category:White Mountains]] | ||
[[de:Irensaga]] | [[de:Irensaga]] | ||
[[fi:Írensaga]] | [[fi:Írensaga]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:02, 25 March 2024
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| Írensaga | |
| Physical Description | |
| Location | North of the Dwimorberg over looking the Firienfeld |
| Belongs to | The White Mountains |
| Description | Saw-toothed mountain |
| General Information | |
| Events | Arrival of King Théoden at Dunharrow |
Írensaga was a tall peak in the White Mountains, notable for its saw-toothed[1] crest[2].
In between Írensaga, Starkhorn and Dwimorberg lay Harrowdale.[1] Merry saw this mountain on 9 March T.A. 3019 when King Théoden came to Dunharrow after the Battle of the Hornburg.[3]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Írensaga is a name in the language of Rohan,[2] "translated" into Old English[4], which means "iron-saw"[2] or "Ironsaw"[5] with reference to its serrated ridge, crest[2].
In earlier drafts, Írensaga lacked an accent.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Muster of Rohan", p. 794
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Nomenclature of The Lord of the Rings" in Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, entry Irensaga, p. 772
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years", entry for the year 3019, March 9, p. 1093
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 539
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Three: Minas Tirith", "V. Many Roads lead Eastward (2)", pp. 312-13
