Írensaga
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| Írensaga | |
| Physical Description | |
| Location | North of the Dwimorberg over looking the Firienfeld |
| Belongs to | The White Mountains |
| Description | Saw-toothed mountain |
| General Information | |
| Events | Arrival of King Théoden at Dunharrow |
Írensaga was a tall peak in the White Mountains, notable for its saw-toothed[1] crest[2].
In between Írensaga, Starkhorn and Dwimorberg lay Harrowdale.[1] Merry saw this mountain on 9 March T.A. 3019 when King Théoden came to Dunharrow after the Battle of the Hornburg.[3]
Etymology
Írensaga is a name in the language of Rohan,[2] "translated" into Old English[4], which means "iron-saw"[2] or "Ironsaw"[5] with reference to its serrated ridge, crest[2].
In earlier drafts, Írensaga lacked an accent.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Muster of Rohan", p. 794
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Nomenclature of The Lord of the Rings" in Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, entry Irensaga, p. 772
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years", entry for the year 3019, March 9, p. 1093
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 539
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Three: Minas Tirith", "V. Many Roads lead Eastward (2)", pp. 312-13
