Tarn Aeluin
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| Aeluin | |
|---|---|
| Lake | |
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| "At Tarn Aeluin" by Ted Nasmith | |
| General Information | |
| Pronunciation | eye-loo-een |
| Location | Eastern Dorthonion, south-west of Ladros |
| Type | Lake |
| Description | A lake of clear waters with wild heaths about it |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | Barahir's outlaws |
| Events | Massacre at Tarn Aeluin |
| Gallery | Images of Tarn Aeluin |
Aeluin, sometimes referred to as Tarn Aeluin,[1] was a clear blue mountain lake in the eastern highlands of Dorthonion, southwest of Ladros.[2] It was situated among wild heather hills, themselves surrounded by trackless and uninhabited forests and highland plains of heather.[1]
History
It was said to have been hallowed by Melian the Maia.[1]
There Aegnor saw the reflection of Andreth and fell in love with her.[3]
Barahir's Outlaw Band hid from Morgoth's forces after the Dagor Bragollach and made their lair at Aeluin. There they remained hidden until betrayed by Gorlim.[1]
Etymology
Aeluin means "Blue Lake" in Sindarin (from ael = "lake, pool" and luin = "blue"). Tarn is an archaic English word meaning "mountain lake".
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beren and Lúthien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Four. Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth", p. 325
