Nar (companion of Bilbo)
| The name Nar refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Nár (disambiguation). |
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| This article is non-canon. |
| Nar | |
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| Dwarf | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Lifetime | Third Age |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Nar was one of the four Dwarves that accompanied Bilbo Baggins on his journeys after his birthday party.[1]
[edit] Other versions
In the early writings of the chapter "A Long-expected Party", Nar was given some dialogue and a bit more development. However, Tolkien later changed his mind, and did not disclose his name in the book nor gave him any dialogue.[source?]
[edit] Etymology
Nár is a dwarf from the Dvergatal. His name means "Corpse".[2]
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Return of the Shadow, "The Second Phase: XIV. Return to Hobbiton"
- ↑ Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", published in Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, Vol 44 (1929), issue #4, pp. 939-967