Barahir (grandson of Faramir)

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The name Barahir refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Barahir (disambiguation).
Barahir
Gondorian
Biographical Information
LocationGondor
BirthAround 2nd century of Fourth Age[1]
Family
HouseHouse of Húrin
ParentagePossibly Elboron
Physical Description
GenderMale

Barahir was the grandson of Faramir and Éowyn.

History

Barahir may have been the son of Elboron, and presumably also Steward of Gondor and Prince of Ithilien.[1]

Barahir wrote The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen at some point during the second century of the Fourth Age. His work survived in abbreviated form in the Thain's Book.[2]

Etymology

Barahir is a Sindarin word and consists of bara ("fiery; eager") + hîr ("master, lord").[3]

References

Barahir
House of Húrin
Born: Early Fo.A. Died: Unknown
Preceded by:
Unknown,
possibly Elboron
3rd Prince of Ithilien
unknown
Followed by:
unknown