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The '''Elves of Mithrim''' were the [[Sindar|Sindarin]] inhabitants of the land of [[Mithrim]].
The '''Elves of Mithrim''' were the [[Sindar|Sindarin]] inhabitants of the land of [[Mithrim]].


The Elves of Mithrim crossed into [[Hithlum]] from [[Beleriand]] at some time before the rising of the [[Sun]], settling in the regions around [[Lake Mithrim]].<ref>{{WJ|B}}</ref> They were the first Elves of [[Middle-earth]] encountered by the [[Noldor]] upon their return from [[Aman]].<ref>{{S|Return}}</ref> [[Fingolfin]] took up lordship in Hithlum, with most of his own people dwelling around the shores of Lake Mithrim,<ref>{{S|Beleriand}}</ref> and there was presumably a degree of intermingling between the two peoples. It is not stated to what extent the Grey-elves of Mithrim participated in the Wars of Beleriand under Fingolfin and Fingon. After the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] they sheltered [[Rían]];<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref> when she departed Hithlum, one of the Elves, [[Annael]], fostered her son [[Tuor]].<ref>{{S|Gondolin}}</ref>
The Elves of Mithrim crossed into [[Hithlum]] from [[Beleriand]] at some time before the rising of the [[Sun]], settling in the regions around [[Lake Mithrim]].<ref>{{WJ|B}}</ref> They were the first Elves of [[Middle-earth]] encountered by the [[Noldor]] when they returned from [[Aman]].<ref>{{S|Return}}</ref>  
 
[[Fingolfin]] took up lordship in Hithlum, with most of his own people dwelling around the shores of Lake Mithrim,<ref>{{S|Beleriand}}</ref> and there was a degree of intermingling between the two peoples. It is not stated to what extent the Grey-elves of Mithrim participated in the [[Wars of Beleriand]] under Fingolfin and [[Fingon]].  
 
After the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]], they sheltered [[Rían]];<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref> when she departed Hithlum, one of the Elves, [[Annael]], fostered her son [[Tuor]].<ref>{{S|Gondolin}}</ref>
 
==Language==
==Language==
{{Main|North Sindarin}}
The Elves of Mithrim spoke a marked dialect of [[Sindarin]].<ref name="Author">{{WJ|Author}}</ref>
The Elves of Mithrim spoke a marked dialect of [[Sindarin]].<ref name="Author">{{WJ|Author}}</ref>
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
''Mithrim'' has two alternate etymologies. In the earlier version, ''Mithrim'' was [[Noldorin]] in origin, including the roots ''mith-'' "fog, misty, grey" and ''-rhim(b)'' "cold" or "cold lake".<ref>{{LR|P3}}</ref>
''Mithrim'' has two alternate etymologies. In the earlier version, ''Mithrim'' was [[Noldorin]] in origin, including the roots ''mith-'' "fog, misty, grey" and ''-rhim(b)'' "cold" or "cold lake".<ref>{{LR|P3}}</ref>


A later version is that ''Mithrim'' "grey folk" was applied by the Sindar of Beleriand to their kindred who had gone north into Hithlum. The climate north of [[Ered Wethrin]] was cool, misty, and grey, but the Elves also wove a grey cloth that aided in their concealment. It is also suggested that the Noldor first used the term ''Sindar'' (or ''Sindeldi'') to refer to the Elves of Mithrim, later applying it to all the [[Sindarin]]-speaking Elves of Beleriand.<ref name="Author">{{WJ|Author}}</ref>


A later version is that ''Mithrim'' "grey folk" was applied by the Sindar of Beleriand to their kindred who had gone north into Hithlum. The climate north of [[Ered Wethrin]] was cool, misty, and grey, but the Elves also wove a grey cloth that aided in their concealment. It is also suggested that the Noldor first used the term ''Sindar'' (or ''Sindeldi'') to refer to the Elves of Mithrim, later applying it to all the [[Sindarin]]-speaking Elves of Beleriand.<ref name="Author">{{WJ|Author}}</ref>
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The name Mithrim refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Mithrim (disambiguation).


Elves of Mithrim
People
General Information
OriginsSindar who settled in Mithrim before the Return of the Noldor
LocationsMithrim
LanguagesNorth Sindarin
MembersAnnael
Physical Description
LifespanImmortal

The Elves of Mithrim were the Sindarin inhabitants of the land of Mithrim.

The Elves of Mithrim crossed into Hithlum from Beleriand at some time before the rising of the Sun, settling in the regions around Lake Mithrim.[1] They were the first Elves of Middle-earth encountered by the Noldor when they returned from Aman.[2]

Fingolfin took up lordship in Hithlum, with most of his own people dwelling around the shores of Lake Mithrim,[3] and there was a degree of intermingling between the two peoples. It is not stated to what extent the Grey-elves of Mithrim participated in the Wars of Beleriand under Fingolfin and Fingon.

After the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, they sheltered Rían;[4] when she departed Hithlum, one of the Elves, Annael, fostered her son Tuor.[5]

Language

Main article: North Sindarin

The Elves of Mithrim spoke a marked dialect of Sindarin.[6]

Etymology

Mithrim has two alternate etymologies. In the earlier version, Mithrim was Noldorin in origin, including the roots mith- "fog, misty, grey" and -rhim(b) "cold" or "cold lake".[7]

A later version is that Mithrim "grey folk" was applied by the Sindar of Beleriand to their kindred who had gone north into Hithlum. The climate north of Ered Wethrin was cool, misty, and grey, but the Elves also wove a grey cloth that aided in their concealment. It is also suggested that the Noldor first used the term Sindar (or Sindeldi) to refer to the Elves of Mithrim, later applying it to all the Sindarin-speaking Elves of Beleriand.[6]

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