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{{disambig-two|the [[Noldor|Noldo]] of the [[First Age]]|film character also called "Aegnor"|[[Figwit]]}}
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| name=Aegnor
| name=Aegnor
| image=[[File:Elena Kukanova - Aegnor 2.jpg|250px]]
| image=[[File:Elena Kukanova - Aegnor 2.jpg|250px]]
| caption="Aegnor" by [[:Category:Images by Elena Kukanova|Elena Kukanova]]
| caption="Aegnor" by [[:Category:Images by Elena Kukanova|Elena Kukanova]]
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| pronun=[[Sindarin|S]], {{IPA|[ˈa͡ɛɡnor]}}
| othernames='''[[Ambaráto]]''' ([[Telerin|T]], [[Father-name|fn]]), '''[[Aikanáro|Aicanáro]]''' ([[Quenya|Q]], [[Amilessë|mn]])
| othernames=''[[Ambaráto]]'' ([[Quenya|Q]], [[Father-name|fn]]), ''[[Aikanáro]]'' ([[Quenya|Q]], [[Amilessë|mn]])
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| location=[[Tirion]], [[Dorthonion]]
| affiliation=
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| language=[[Quenya]]</br>[[Telerin]]</br>[[Sindarin]]
| language=[[Quenya]] and [[Sindarin]]
| birth=between {{YT|1300}} and {{YT|1362}}<ref group="note">{{MR|P2l}}, p. 106 lists 1300 as the birth of Finrod (then named "[[Inglor Felagund|Inglor]]") and 1362 as the birth of Galadriel.</ref>
| birth=between {{YT|1300}} and {{YT|1362}}<ref group="note">{{MR|P2l}}, p. 106 lists 1300 as the birth of Finrod (then named "[[Inglor Felagund|Inglor]]") and 1362 as the birth of Galadriel.</ref>
| birthlocation=[[Tirion]]
| birthlocation=[[Tirion]]
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| death={{FA|455}}
| death={{FA|455}}, [[Dagor Bragollach]]
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| age=between c. 20,327 and c. 29,255 years
| age=between 1726 & 2297<ref group="note">Years of the Sun. Each Year of the Tree is equal to 9.212 Years of the Sun, and the Years of the Trees ended in the year 1500. So, 455 + 9.212 x 138 = 1726; 455 + 9.212 x 200 = 2297.</ref>
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| house=[[House of Finarfin]]
| parentage=[[Finarfin]] (father)</br>[[Eärwen]] (mother)
| parentage=[[Finarfin]] & [[Eärwen]]
| siblings=[[Finrod]] (brother)</br>[[Angrod]] (brother)</br>[[Galadriel]] (sister)
| siblings=[[Finrod]], [[Angrod]] and [[Galadriel]]
| spouse=[[Andreth]] (lover; never married)
| spouse=Loved [[Andreth]]; never married
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<center>{{quote|‘I will tell him,’ said Finrod. ‘But I might as well tell thee not to weep. He is a warrior, Andreth, and a spirit of wrath. In every stroke that he deals he sees the Enemy who long ago did thee this hurt. But [[Men|you]] are not for Arda. Whither you go may you find light. Await us there, my brother - and me.’|''[[Morgoth's Ring]]'', [[Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth]]}}</center>
'''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>
 
'''Aegnor''' ([[Sindarin|S]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈa͡ɛɡnor]}}) 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>{{PM|Finwe}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
=== Life in Valinor ===
[[File:Elena Kukanova - That morning.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Elena Kukanova - ''That morning'']]
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>  
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>  


=== Life in Beleriand ===
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>
He settled with his brother on the northern slopes of [[Dorthonion]], where he and his brother ruled as vassals of their elder brother Finrod.<ref>{{S|Beleriand}}</ref>
 
==== Aegnor and Andreth ====
There, during the [[Siege of Angband]], in the reflection of the [[Tarn Aeluin]], he saw a young [[Men|mortal]] woman, [[Andreth]], and they fell in love with each other. However he could not return her love during the Siege, since according to the law of the [[Eldar]], no marriages are allowed 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}}</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>


==== Dagor Bragollach ====
It was Aegnor's love for Andreth that brought about the memorable conversation between Andreth and Finrod titled ''[[Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth]]''.
[[File:Elena Kukanova - Wind in the North.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Elena Kukanova - ''Wind in the North'']]
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>


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
Aegnor's [[Amilessë|mother-name]] was '''''[[Aikanáro]]''''' (pron. {{IPA|[ˌa͡ɪkaˈnaːro]}}), meaning "Fell Fire" in [[Quenya]] (from ''[[aica]]'' = "fell, dire", ''[[Nár (Quenya)|nár]]'' = "fire", and ''-o'' = pronominal suffix).<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''nár''</ref>
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>
 
Like many mother-names, his name was prophetic, a reference to his valiance in battle. His [[father-name]] was '''''[[Ambaráto]]''''' (pron. {{IPA|[ˌambaˈraːto]}}), meaning "Champion of Doom" (from ''[[ambar]]'' = "doom" and ''[[aráto]]'' = "champion"). ''Aegnor'' is the [[Sindarin]] version of his mother-name.<ref>{{PM|Shibboleth}}, ''The names of Finwë's descendants''</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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== 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>
The name Eignor is also encountered in [[The Nature of Middle-earth]] texts <ref>{{NM|P2x}}, p.222</ref>.


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Revision as of 20:32, 22 October 2021

This article is about the Noldo of the First Age. For the film character also called "Aegnor", see Figwit.
Aegnor
Noldo
Elena Kukanova - Aegnor 2.jpg
"Aegnor" by Elena Kukanova
Biographical Information
PronunciationS, [ˈa͡ɛɡnor]
Other namesAmbaráto (Q, fn), Aikanáro (Q, mn)
LocationTirion, Dorthonion
LanguageQuenya and Sindarin
Birthbetween Y.T. 1300 and Y.T. 1362[note 1]
Tirion
DeathF.A. 455, Dagor Bragollach (aged between 1726 & 2297[note 2])
Dorthonion
Family
HouseHouse of Finarfin
ParentageFinarfin & Eärwen
SiblingsFinrod, Angrod and Galadriel
SpouseLoved Andreth; never married
Physical Description
GenderMale
Hair colorGolden
GalleryImages 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

Míriel
d. Y.T. 1170
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finwë
d. Y.T. 1495
 
Indis
b. Y.T.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Olwë
b. Y.T.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fëanor
Y.T. 1169 - 1497
 
Findis
b. Y.T.
 
Fingolfin
Y.T. 1190 - F.A. 456
 
Írimë
b. Y.T.
 
Finarfin
b. Y.T. 1230
 
 
 
 
 
Eärwen
b. Y.T.
 
unknown sons
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finrod
Y.T. 1300 - F.A. 465
 
Angrod
d. F.A. 455
 
Eldalótë
b. Y.T.
 
AEGNOR
d. F.A. 455
 
Galadriel
b. Y.T. 1362
 
Celeborn
b. F.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Orodreth
d. F.A. 495
 
 
 
 
 
Elrond
b. F.A. 532
 
Celebrían
b. S.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gil-galad
d. S.A. 3441
 
Finduilas
d. F.A. 495
 
Elladan
b. T.A. 130
 
Elrohir
b. T.A. 130
 
Arwen
T.A. 241 - Fo.A. 121
 

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]

The name Eignor is also encountered in The Nature of Middle-earth texts [9].

Notes

  1. 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.
  2. Years of the Sun. Each Year of the Tree is equal to 9.212 Years of the Sun, and the Years of the Trees ended in the year 1500. So, 455 + 9.212 x 138 = 1726; 455 + 9.212 x 200 = 2297.

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