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To the south, Methedras stood above [[Isengard]] in the valley of [[Nan Curunír]]. The sources of the [[Isen]] River were upon the mountain.<ref>{{TT|III8}}</ref> On [[3 March]] {{TA|3019}}<ref>{{App|Great}}</ref> the [[Ents]] diverted the waters of the Isen to flow into Isengard, flooding its pits and creating a lake about the tower.<ref>{{TT|III9}}</ref> | To the south, Methedras stood above [[Isengard]] in the valley of [[Nan Curunír]]. The sources of the [[Isen]] River were upon the mountain.<ref>{{TT|III8}}</ref> On [[3 March]] {{TA|3019}}<ref>{{App|Great}}</ref> the [[Ents]] diverted the waters of the Isen to flow into Isengard, flooding its pits and creating a lake about the tower.<ref>{{TT|III9}}</ref> | ||
==Other | ==Other versions of the legendarium== | ||
In the draft version of "[[The Riders of Rohan]]", ''Methedras'' was named ''Methen Amon''. This name would be changed to ''Methendol'' before the final name of ''Methedras'' was adopted.<ref>{{TI|XX}}, note 18</ref> | In the draft version of "[[The Riders of Rohan]]", ''Methedras'' was named ''Methen Amon''. This name would be changed to ''Methendol'' before the final name of ''Methedras'' was adopted.<ref>{{TI|XX}}, note 18</ref> | ||
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| Methedras | |
|---|---|
| Mountain | |
| General Information | |
| Pronunciation | meth-ed-ras |
| Other names | Last Mountain[1] |
| Location | Southernmost peak of the Misty Mountains |
| Type | Mountain |
Methedras (Sindarin for "Last Peak") was the southernmost peak of the Misty Mountains.[2] Upon its eastern slopes sprang the Entwash River, which flowed into the western edge of Fangorn Forest, growing about the base of the mountain.[1]
To the south, Methedras stood above Isengard in the valley of Nan Curunír. The sources of the Isen River were upon the mountain.[3] On 3 March T.A. 3019[4] the Ents diverted the waters of the Isen to flow into Isengard, flooding its pits and creating a lake about the tower.[5]
Other versions of the legendarium[edit | edit source]
In the draft version of "The Riders of Rohan", Methedras was named Methen Amon. This name would be changed to Methendol before the final name of Methedras was adopted.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "Treebeard"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Riders of Rohan"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Road to Isengard"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "Flotsam and Jetsam"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Treason of Isengard, "XX. The Riders of Rohan", note 18
