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'''Thrihyrne''' refers to the three steep-sided | '''Thrihyrne''' refers to the northernmost three steep-sided peaks of the [[White Mountains]], which also marked the southern edge of the wide [[Gap of Rohan]]. | ||
They stood out above the gorge of [[Helm's Deep]], which wound into them, and could be seen behind the [[Hornburg]]. An outlying northern spur was known as the [[Hornrock]].<ref>{{TT|Deep}}</ref> | |||
==Etymology== | |||
The name 'Thrihyrne' is [[Old English]], and means simply 'three horns'. | The name 'Thrihyrne' is [[Old English]], and means simply 'three horns'. | ||
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Revision as of 12:10, 15 August 2014
Thrihyrne refers to the northernmost three steep-sided peaks of the White Mountains, which also marked the southern edge of the wide Gap of Rohan.
They stood out above the gorge of Helm's Deep, which wound into them, and could be seen behind the Hornburg. An outlying northern spur was known as the Hornrock.[1]
Etymology
The name 'Thrihyrne' is Old English, and means simply 'three horns'.
