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Tauriel

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Tauriel was a Silvan Elf of Mirkwood. She has been described as a warrior and head of the Wood-elf guard.[1] Her character was invented by Peter Jackson for The Hobbit films and will be played by Evangeline Lilly.[2]

[edit] Etymology

"Tauriel" means "daughter of Mirkwood"[2] or more literally, "daughter of [the] forest" (see taur).

[edit] References

  1. ↑ "Evangeline Lilly on Her Hobbit Character Tauriel", ComingSoon.net, 25 January 2012 (accessed 14 March 2012)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Peter Jackson, "The Hobbit Casting Update", 19 June 2011, Facebook (accessed 22 December 2011)
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