thalion

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thalion is a word glossed as "strong, dauntless, steadfast" (Sindarin).[1][2] and "hero, dauntless man" (Noldorin; pl. thelyn)[3]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

In the Etymologies, Noldorin thalion derives from Primitive Quendian stalgondō, from root STÁLAG.[3]

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References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names"
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names"
  3. 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 388