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Haerast

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Haerast, the Far Shore, referred to the eastern coast of Aman. Haerast was the opposite of Nevrast, the Hither Shore of Middle-earth, across the Belegaer.[1]

[edit] Etymology

Haerast is a Sindarin name.[2]

[edit] References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names", Nevrast
  2. 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. 27