Thargelion
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| Thargelion | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
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| "Dor Caranthir" by Matěj Čadil | |
| General Information | |
| Other names | Talath Rhúnen, Dor Caranthir |
| Location | East Beleriand, north of Ossiriand and east of the Gelion |
| Type | Region |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | Haladin, Noldor |
| Events | Battle of the Gelion-Ascar Stockade |
| Gallery | Images of Thargelion |
Thargelion, earlier known as Talath Rhúnen[1] and later known as Dor Caranthir, was a region of Beleriand, east of the river Gelion. It was north of the river Ascar, and therefore not counted as part of Ossiriand.
After the Rebellion of the Noldor this was the land of Caranthir, one of the Sons of Fëanor, and after him it was often called Dor Caranthir, "Caranthir's Land".[2]
The Haladin briefly dwelt here until they were nearly wiped out in an Orc-raid.
Etymology
Thargelion is a Sindarin name, consisting of thar- ("across, over") and Gelion.[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beleriand and its Realms"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beleriand and its Realms", p. 124
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 34
