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==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
Early writings refer to an '''''Egnor''''', who in some stories a [[Gnome]] and father of [[Beren Erchamion]], and in others a son of Finrod that fell during the [[Siege of Angband]].
Early writings refer to an '''''Egnor''''', who in some stories a [[Gnome]] and father of [[Beren|Beren Erchamion]], and in others a son of Finrod that fell during the [[Siege of Angband]].


==See Also==
==See Also==

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Aegnor
Noldo
Marya Filatova - Aikanaro.jpg
Biographical Information
TitlesGuardian of Dorthonion with Angrod.
BirthY.T. in Tirion.
DeathF.A. 455 at the Dagor Bragollach. (aged At least 550.)
Family
ParentageFinarfin + Eärwen.
SpouseIn love with Andreth, but never married.
ChildrenNone.
Physical Description
GenderMale.
Hair colorGolden.
GalleryImages of Aegnor

Aegnor (S, pron. [ˈa͡ɛɡnor]) was a son of Finarfin and a Lord of the Noldor. He was terrible in battle, seemingly having a fire in his eyes[1], and his golden hair was stiff and straight. Even at a young age this was noticeable, though he was also known to be a very generous and noble spirit.

History

Aegnor was the elder brother of Galadriel and the younger brother of Finrod Felagund and Angrod. He followed the Exiles under the host of Fingolfin with his brother Angrod, because of his friendship with Fingon.

He settled with his brother on the northern slopes of Dorthonion, where, in the reflection of Aeluin, he saw young Andreth and they fell in love with each other. However he could not return her love during the Siege of Angband, since according to the law of the Eldar, no marriages happen during time of war. It is said that because of her sake, he would not take any Elven bride.

Together with Angrod he held the highlands of Dorthonion against Morgoth. Aegnor and Angrod were both slain in the Dagor Bragollach by the flames from Thangorodrim.

It was partially his death that brought about the memorable conversation titled Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth.

Etymology

Aegnor's mother-name was Aikanáro (pron. [ˌa͡ɪkaˈnaːro]), meaning "Fell Fire" in Quenya (from aica = "fell, dire", nár = "fire", and -o = pronominal suffix).

Like many mother-names, his name was prophetic, a reference to his valiance in battle. His father-name was Ambaráto (pron. [ˌambaˈraːto]), meaning "Champion of Doom" (from ambar = "doom" and aráto = "champion"). Aegnor is the Sindarin version of his mother-name.

Genealogy

          Finarfin = Eärwen
                   |
    _______________|_________________
   |         |          |            |
   |         |          |            |
Finrod    Angrod      AEGNOR     Galadriel
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             |
         Orodreth
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        Gil-galad, last High King of the Noldor

Other Versions of the Legendarium

Early writings refer to an Egnor, who in some stories a Gnome and father of Beren Erchamion, and in others a son of Finrod that fell during the Siege of Angband.

See Also

References