Barahir (grandson of Faramir)
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| Barahir | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Gondor |
| Notable for | Wrote The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen |
| Family | |
| House | Descendant of the House of Húrin |
| Parentage | Grandson of Faramir and Éowyn[1] |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
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Barahir was the grandson of Faramir and Éowyn.
History
Barahir wrote The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen at some point during the second century of the Fourth Age, after the death of King Aragorn II Elessar.[1] His work survived in abbreviated form in the Thain's Book.[1]
Etymology
Barahir is a Sindarin word and consists of bara ("fiery; eager") + hîr ("master, lord").[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "Prologue", "Note on the Shire Records"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", pp. 351, 364
