Girithron

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Girithron is the Sindarin name for the twelfth month of the year, following Hithui, according to the calendars of the Dunedain. On a modern calendar, Girithron ran between 21 November and 20 December.[1]

Etymology

The name apparently contains girith "shivering" and raun "moon, month".[2]

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix D, "The Calendars"
  2. ↑ David Salo, "queren, ringare", Elfling (accessed 23 April 2024)
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