Adamanta Chubb
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Adamanta Chubb | |
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Hobbit | |
Biographical Information | |
Location | Tookland |
Family | |
Family | Chubb |
Spouse | Old Took |
Children | Isengrim III, Hildigard, Isumbras IV, Hildigrim, Isembold, Hildifons, Isembard, Hildibrand, Belladonna, Donnamira, Mirabella and Isengar |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Female |
Adamanta Chubb was a Hobbit of the Shire who flourished around the 29th century of the Third Age[1].
History
Adamanta was the wife of the Old Took. They had twelve children: Isengrim III, Hildigard, Isumbras IV, Hildigrim, Isembold, Hildifons, Isembard, Hildibrand, Belladonna, Donnamira, Mirabella, Isengar.[2]
Etymology
Adamanta comes from from "adamant", a mythical unbreakable substance, now referring to diamonds. Jewel names were common among female Hobbits.
References
- ↑ Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Took of Great Smials"