Morwen (daughter of Belecthor)
| The name Morwen refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Morwen (disambiguation). |
| Morwen | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Realm | Gondor |
| Language | Westron |
| Family | |
| House | House of Húrin |
| Parentage | Belecthor I |
| Siblings | Orodreth |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
Morwen was the daughter of Belecthor I. When her nephew, the Steward Ecthelion I, died childless her grandson Egalmoth became the 18th Ruling Steward.[1]
Morwen was probably named after the daughter of Baragund of the House of Bëor from the First Age.
[edit] Etymology
Morwen means "Dark Maiden" in Sindarin (from môr, "darkness, dark, night" and gwenn, "maiden").
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Heirs of Elendil", p.205