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{{disambig-two|the [[Noldor|Noldo]] of the [[First Age]]|film character also called "Aegnor"|[[Figwit]]}} | {{disambig-two|the [[Noldor|Noldo]] of the [[First Age]]|film character also called "Aegnor"|[[Figwit]]}} | ||
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'''Aegnor''' | '''Aegnor''' was a son of [[Finarfin]] and a lord of the [[Noldor]]. He was terrible in battle, seemingly having a fire in his eyes, and his golden hair was stiff and straight. Even at a young age this was noticeable, though he was also known to be a very generous and noble spirit.<ref name=Aikanaro></ref> | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
Aegnor was the elder brother of [[Galadriel]] and the younger brother of [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]] and [[Angrod]].<ref>{{S|Feanor}}</ref> He had a strong friendship with [[Fingon]] and grace to him, he followed the Exiles under the host of [[Fingolfin]] with his brother Angrod.<ref>{{S|Flight}}</ref> | Aegnor was the elder brother of [[Galadriel]] and the younger brother of [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]] and [[Angrod]].<ref>{{S|Feanor}}</ref> He had a strong friendship with [[Fingon]] and grace to him, and he followed the Exiles under the host of [[Fingolfin]] with his brother Angrod.<ref>{{S|Flight}}</ref> | ||
He settled with his brother on the northern slopes of [[Dorthonion]] | He settled with his brother on the northern slopes of [[Dorthonion]].<ref>{{S|Beleriand}}</ref> There, in the reflection of [[Aeluin]], he saw the young [[Andreth]] and they fell in love with each other. However, he could not return her love during the [[Siege of Angband]], since according to the customs of the [[Eldar]], no marriages were usually desired during a time of war. It is said that because of her sake, he would not take any Elven bride.<ref name=Athrabeth>{{MR|P4c}}, pp. 323-324</ref> | ||
Together with Angrod he held the highlands of [[Dorthonion]] against [[Morgoth]]. Aegnor and Angrod were both slain in the [[Dagor Bragollach]] by the flames from [[Thangorodrim]].<ref>{{S|Fingolfin}}</ref> | Together with Angrod he held the highlands of [[Dorthonion]] against [[Morgoth]]. Aegnor and Angrod were both slain in the [[Dagor Bragollach]] by the flames from [[Thangorodrim]].<ref>{{S|Fingolfin}}</ref> | ||
It was | It was Aegnor's love for Andreth that brought about the memorable conversation between Andreth and Finrod titled ''[[Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth]]''. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
Aegnor | The original name of Aegnor was '''''Aikanáro''''', his [[Quenya]] [[mother-name]] , meaning "Fell Fire", from ''[[aika]]''-''[[Nár (Quenya)|nár]]'' ("fell fire") + ''-o'' (pronominal suffix). This was in part a prophetic name, as he was one of the most valiant warriors, with fire in his eyes.<ref name=Aikanaro></ref> | ||
''Aegnor'' was the [[Sindarin]] version of ''Aikanáro'', although it was not true Sindarin, as there was no equivalent to ''aica'', which would take the form ''aeg''.<ref name=Aikanaro>{{PM|Finwe}}, p. 347</ref> However, both ''Aegnor'' and ''Aikanáro'' are glossed as "Sharp-flame" at some point,<ref name=Athrabeth></ref> so ''Aegnor'' could easily be a combination of ''[[aeg]]'' ("sharp") + suffixal form of ''[[naur]]'' ("fire"). | |||
His [[father-name]] was '''''Ambaráto''''', meaning "Champion of Doom", from ''[[ambar]]'' ("doom") + ''[[aráto]]'' ("champion"). Its Sindarin version would have been ''[[Amrod]]'', but to distinguish himself from the other Noldo and because he preferred it, he used his mother-name.<ref name=Aikanaro></ref> | |||
== Genealogy == | == Genealogy == | ||
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In such early writings as the ''[[Lay of Leithian]]'', the precursor of Aegnor was called '''[[Egnor (disambiguation)|Egnor]]''', and he was one of the sons of [[Finrod#Other Versions of the Legendarium|Finrod]] who fell during the [[Siege of Angband]].<ref>{{ | |||
== Other versions of the legendarium == | |||
In such early writings as the ''[[Lay of Leithian]]'', the precursor of Aegnor was called '''[[Egnor (disambiguation)|Egnor]]''', and he was one of the sons of [[Finrod#Other Versions of the Legendarium|Finrod]] who fell during the [[Siege of Angband]].<ref>{{LB|3}}, ''passim''</ref><ref>{{HM|SM}}, ''passim''</ref> | |||
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[[de:Aegnor]] | [[de:Aegnor]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:53, 18 September 2020
Aegnor | |
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Noldo | |
"Aegnor" by Elena Kukanova | |
Biographical Information | |
Pronunciation | S, [ˈa͡ɛɡnor] |
Other names | Ambaráto (Q, fn), Aikanáro (Q, mn) |
Location | Tirion, Dorthonion |
Language | Quenya and Sindarin |
Birth | between Y.T. 1300 and Y.T. 1362[note 1] Tirion |
Death | F.A. 455, Dagor Bragollach (aged between 1,777 & 2,371[note 2]) Dorthonion |
Family | |
House | House of Finarfin |
Parentage | Finarfin & Eärwen |
Siblings | Finrod, Angrod and Galadriel |
Spouse | Loved Andreth; never married |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Hair color | Golden |
Gallery | Images of Aegnor |
Aegnor was a son of Finarfin and a lord of the Noldor. He was terrible in battle, seemingly having a fire in his eyes, and his golden hair was stiff and straight. Even at a young age this was noticeable, though he was also known to be a very generous and noble spirit.[1]
History
Aegnor was the elder brother of Galadriel and the younger brother of Finrod Felagund and Angrod.[2] He had a strong friendship with Fingon and grace to him, and he followed the Exiles under the host of Fingolfin with his brother Angrod.[3]
He settled with his brother on the northern slopes of Dorthonion.[4] There, in the reflection of Aeluin, he saw the young Andreth and they fell in love with each other. However, he could not return her love during the Siege of Angband, since according to the customs of the Eldar, no marriages were usually desired during a time of war. It is said that because of her sake, he would not take any Elven bride.[5]
Together with Angrod he held the highlands of Dorthonion against Morgoth. Aegnor and Angrod were both slain in the Dagor Bragollach by the flames from Thangorodrim.[6]
It was Aegnor's love for Andreth that brought about the memorable conversation between Andreth and Finrod titled Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth.
Etymology
The original name of Aegnor was Aikanáro, his Quenya mother-name , meaning "Fell Fire", from aika-nár ("fell fire") + -o (pronominal suffix). This was in part a prophetic name, as he was one of the most valiant warriors, with fire in his eyes.[1]
Aegnor was the Sindarin version of Aikanáro, although it was not true Sindarin, as there was no equivalent to aica, which would take the form aeg.[1] However, both Aegnor and Aikanáro are glossed as "Sharp-flame" at some point,[5] so Aegnor could easily be a combination of aeg ("sharp") + suffixal form of naur ("fire").
His father-name was Ambaráto, meaning "Champion of Doom", from ambar ("doom") + aráto ("champion"). Its Sindarin version would have been Amrod, but to distinguish himself from the other Noldo and because he preferred it, he used his mother-name.[1]
Genealogy
Other versions of the legendarium
In such early writings as the Lay of Leithian, the precursor of Aegnor was called Egnor, and he was one of the sons of Finrod who fell during the Siege of Angband.[7][8]
Notes
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Two. The Annals of Aman: Commentary on the fourth section of the Annals of Aman", p. 106 lists 1300 as the birth of Finrod (then named "Inglor") and 1362 as the birth of Galadriel.
- ↑ Years of the Sun. Each Year of the Tree is equal to 9.582 Years of the Sun, and the Years of the Trees ended in the year 1500. So, 455 + 9.582 x 138 = 1,777; 455 + 9.582 x 200 = 2,371.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", "The names of Finwë's descendants", p. 347
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Flight of the Noldor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beleriand and its Realms"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Four. Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth: 'The Debate of Finrod and Andreth'", pp. 323-324
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lays of Beleriand, "III. The Lay of Leithian", passim
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Shaping of Middle-earth, passim