Marcho
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| Marcho | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Bree The Shire |
| Family | |
| Siblings | Blanco |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Marcho was one of the two Bree-hobbits who founded the Shire in T.A. 1601. The other was his brother, Blanco.[1]
Etymology
Old English and Celtic marka is an element that refers to "horse" (see mearas).
Genealogy
| MARCHO fl. T.A. 1601 | Blanco fl. T.A. 1601 | ||||||||||||||||
Inspiration
The two brothers are perhaps based on Hengest and Horsa, who brought the Saxons to Britany.[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "Prologue", "Concerning Hobbits"
- ↑ Jim Allan, An Introduction to Elvish, "An etymological excursion among the Shire Folk"
