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:Elrond and Aragorn recite Gilraen's final words when Elrond brings the re-forged sword [[Andúril]] to Aragorn, with the words possibly taking on a different connotation from their meaning in the book. | :Elrond and Aragorn recite Gilraen's final words when Elrond brings the re-forged sword [[Andúril]] to Aragorn, with the words possibly taking on a different connotation from their meaning in the book. | ||
'''2009:''[[Born of Hope]]'':''' | '''2009:''[[ Born of Hope]]'':''' | ||
:Gilraen, portrayed by [[Beth Aynsley]], is fleeing from an attack on her village through a forest with her family when orcs attack. They are rescued by [[Arathorn II]] and his rangers. They are taken to Taurdal, where Gilraen falls in love with Arathorn, suffering a rivalry with Elgarain. When Arathorn returns from hunting orcs, he receives permission from [[Arador]] to marry Gilraen, however, he cannot summon the courage to ask [[Dírhael]] for Gilraen's hand. Eventually he confronts Dírhael and the two are married. Gilraen becomes pregnant, and gives | :Gilraen, portrayed by [[Beth Aynsley]], is fleeing from an attack on her village through a forest with her family when orcs attack. They are rescued by [[Arathorn II]] and his rangers. They are taken to Taurdal, where Gilraen falls in love with Arathorn, suffering a rivalry with Elgarain. When Arathorn returns from hunting orcs, he receives permission from [[Arador]] to marry Gilraen, however, he cannot summon the courage to ask [[Dírhael]] for Gilraen's hand. Eventually he confronts Dírhael and the two are married. Gilraen becomes pregnant, and gives birth to her son [[Aragorn]]. Later [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]] come with a message from [[Elrond]], asking that Gilraen and Aragorn come to Rivendell for safekeeping. Before Arathorn and Gilraen come to a decision orcs attack, wounding Arathorn fatally. While the orcs attack, Gilraen attempts to defend her house, but is overwhelmed and saved by Elgarain. She weeps at Arathorn's death, and thence takes Aragorn to Rivendell. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 18:03, 2 December 2013
Gilraen | |
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Arnorian | |
File:Gilraen Born of Hope.jpg | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | the Fair |
Location | Eriador |
Language | Sindarin, Westron |
Birth | T.A. 2907 |
Death | T.A. 3007 (aged 100) |
Family | |
House | House of Isildur |
Parentage | Dírhael and Ivorwen |
Spouse | Arathorn II |
Children | Aragorn |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Female |
Gallery | Images of Gilraen |
Gilraen was the mother of Aragorn II, the last Chieftain of the Dúnedain.
Life
She was born in the year 2907 of the Third Age.[1] She was the daughter of Dírhael and Ivorwen, and a descendent of the first chieftain, Aranarth. Her father at first did not want her to marry Arathorn II, partly because she was at the time younger than customary for marriage, and he also foresaw that Arathorn would have a short life. However, Ivorwen persuaded him in the end, saying that Arathorn's short life was a further incentive to have a quick marriage, so that an heir could be born to be their people's leader.[2]
Gilraen's son Aragorn was born in T.A. 2931, but her husband died two years later.[1] She then brought her son to live in Imladris. She opposed Aragorn's love for Arwen, believing that Arwen's lineage was more noble than his and that Elves and mortals should not intermarry. In later years Gilraen returned to her people where she died in 3007,[1] aged one-hundred years. Her final words to Aragorn were Ónen i-Estel Edain, ú-chebin estel anim, meaning "I gave Hope (an obvious reference to her son's nickname) to the Dúnedain, I have kept no hope for myself."[2]
Etymology
The name Gilraen is said to mean "(Lady) netted with Stars",[source?] as she wore a ceremonial headgarb with many jewels.
Portrayal in adaptations
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
- Aragorn and Elrond have a conversation at a memorial to Gilraen in Rivendell. Elrond suggests that she brought Aragorn to Imladris for safety from pursuit by the forces of evil. Elrond also thinks that Gilraen believed Aragorn would not escape his fate. Her memorial features a statue along with her name and an inscription of her final words written in Tengwar.
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
- Elrond and Aragorn recite Gilraen's final words when Elrond brings the re-forged sword Andúril to Aragorn, with the words possibly taking on a different connotation from their meaning in the book.
2009:Born of Hope:
- Gilraen, portrayed by Beth Aynsley, is fleeing from an attack on her village through a forest with her family when orcs attack. They are rescued by Arathorn II and his rangers. They are taken to Taurdal, where Gilraen falls in love with Arathorn, suffering a rivalry with Elgarain. When Arathorn returns from hunting orcs, he receives permission from Arador to marry Gilraen, however, he cannot summon the courage to ask Dírhael for Gilraen's hand. Eventually he confronts Dírhael and the two are married. Gilraen becomes pregnant, and gives birth to her son Aragorn. Later Elladan and Elrohir come with a message from Elrond, asking that Gilraen and Aragorn come to Rivendell for safekeeping. Before Arathorn and Gilraen come to a decision orcs attack, wounding Arathorn fatally. While the orcs attack, Gilraen attempts to defend her house, but is overwhelmed and saved by Elgarain. She weeps at Arathorn's death, and thence takes Aragorn to Rivendell.
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen"