Írensaga

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Írensaga
Physical Description
LocationNorth of the Dwimorberg over looking the Firienfeld
Belongs toThe White Mountains
DescriptionSaw-toothed mountain
General Information
EventsArrival of King Théoden at Dunharrow

Írensaga was a tall peak in the White Mountains, notable for its saw-toothed[1] crest[2].

In between Írensaga, Starkhorn and Dwimorberg lay Harrowdale.[1] Merry saw this mountain on 9 March T.A. 3019 when King Théoden came to Dunharrow after the Battle of the Hornburg.[3]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Írensaga is a name in the language of Rohan,[2] "translated" into Old English[4], which means "iron-saw"[2] or "Ironsaw"[5] with reference to its serrated ridge, crest[2].

In earlier drafts, Írensaga lacked an accent.[5]

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