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| name=Taur-en-Faroth | | name=Taur-en-Faroth | ||
| image=[[File:J.R.R. Tolkien - | | image=[[File:J.R.R. Tolkien - Glaurung sets forth to seek Turin.jpg|250px]] | ||
| caption=" | | caption="Glaurung sets forth to seek Turin" by [[J.R.R Tolkien]] | ||
| pronun= | | pronun= | ||
| othernames=High Faroth, Faroth | | othernames=High Faroth, Faroth | ||
| location= | | location=[[West Beleriand]] | ||
| type=Forest/Hills | | type=Forest/Hills | ||
| description=Wooded hills | | description=Wooded hills | ||
| regions= | | regions= | ||
| towns= | | towns=[[Nargothrond]] | ||
| inhabitants=[[Petty-dwarves]] then [[Noldor]] | | inhabitants=[[Petty-dwarves]], then [[Noldor]] | ||
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In ancient times, these Caverns of Narog known as ''[[Nulukkizdîn]]'', had been home to [[Petty-dwarves]] who dwelt there in secret<ref>{{S|Doriath}}</ref> before the arrival of [[Finrod]]. What became of the Petty-Dwarves at this time is not recorded, but at least some escaped to dwell in [[Amon Rûdh]].<ref>{{CH|7}}</ref> | In ancient times, these Caverns of Narog known as ''[[Nulukkizdîn]]'', had been home to [[Petty-dwarves]] who dwelt there in secret<ref>{{S|Doriath}}</ref> before the arrival of [[Finrod]]. What became of the Petty-Dwarves at this time is not recorded, but at least some escaped to dwell in [[Amon Rûdh]].<ref>{{CH|7}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name is translated in full as | The name is translated in full as "Forest of the Hunters", from [[Sindarin]] ''[[taur]]'' ("forest"), ''[[en]]'' ("of") and ''[[faroth]]'' (a word related to hunting).<ref name=Appendix>{{S|Appendix}}, entry ''faroth''</ref> | ||
These uplands were also called ''High Faroth''<ref name="Return"/><ref>{{S|14}}</ref> or ''Hills of the Hunters'' in the ''[[Lay of Leithian]]''.<ref name=Appendix></ref> | |||
==Other versions of the Legendarium== | ==Other versions of the Legendarium== | ||
In the ''[[Etymologies]]'' an early [[Noldorin]] name ''Taur-na-Faras'' is given, translated as "Hill of the Hunters, Hunters' Wold".<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entry SPAN</ref> | In the ''[[Etymologies]]'' an early [[Noldorin]] name ''Taur-na-Faras'' is given, translated as "Hill of the Hunters, Hunters' Wold".<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entry "SPAN"</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Beleriand]] | [[Category:Beleriand]] | ||
Revision as of 09:16, 12 May 2020
| Taur-en-Faroth | |
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| "Glaurung sets forth to seek Turin" by J.R.R Tolkien | |
| General Information | |
| Other names | High Faroth, Faroth |
| Location | West Beleriand |
| Type | Forest/Hills |
| Description | Wooded hills |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | Petty-dwarves, then Noldor |
| Events | Fall of Nargothrond |
Taur-en-Faroth was the range of wooded hills in West Beleriand that rose up above the western side of the River Narog.[1] They were part of the Realm of Nargothrond.
The hills themselves were the western end of the Andram. It was among these hills that the stream of Ringwil rose and cascaded down into the main river.[2] In their steep eastern sides above the Narog, there was a network of caverns.[3]
In ancient times, these Caverns of Narog known as Nulukkizdîn, had been home to Petty-dwarves who dwelt there in secret[4] before the arrival of Finrod. What became of the Petty-Dwarves at this time is not recorded, but at least some escaped to dwell in Amon Rûdh.[5]
Etymology
The name is translated in full as "Forest of the Hunters", from Sindarin taur ("forest"), en ("of") and faroth (a word related to hunting).[6]
These uplands were also called High Faroth[3][7] or Hills of the Hunters in the Lay of Leithian.[6]
Other versions of the Legendarium
In the Etymologies an early Noldorin name Taur-na-Faras is given, translated as "Hill of the Hunters, Hunters' Wold".[8]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Return of the Noldor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Doriath"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "Of Mîm the Dwarf"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", entry faroth
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beleriand and its Realms"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", entry "SPAN"
