Herendil
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| Herendil | |
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| Númenórean | |
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| Parentage | Elendil |
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| Gender | Male |
Herendil was, at one stage in the writing of the Númenor myth, the son of Elendil.[1] His role was later replaced by Isildur.
A derisive name given to Herendul was Terendul, meaning "Slender and Dark".[2]
Etymology
The name includes Qenya heren "fortune" and is translated by Tolkien with the Old English name Eadwine.[3] Obviously his name means "Fortune-Friend".
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part One: The Fall of Númenor and The Lost Road"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part One: III. The Lost Road, (ii) The Númenórean chapters", p. 59
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", entry KHER
