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'''Borgil''' was a bright red star in the constellation of [[Menelvagor]].<ref>{{FR|I3}}</ref> | '''Borgil''' was a bright red star in the constellation of [[Menelvagor]].<ref>{{FR|I3}}</ref> | ||
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Borgil means "Steadfast Star" in [[Sindarin]] (from ''[[bôr]]'' "steadfast, trustworthy, faithful" and ''[[gil]]'' "star"). | Borgil means "Steadfast Star" in [[Sindarin]] (from ''[[bôr]]'' "steadfast, trustworthy, faithful" and ''[[gil]]'' "star"). It is generally accepted to be [[wikipedia:Aldebaran|Aldebaran]]. | ||
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{{cosmology}} | {{cosmology}} | ||
Revision as of 12:33, 27 April 2013
Borgil was a bright red star in the constellation of Menelvagor.[1]
Etymology
Borgil means "Steadfast Star" in Sindarin (from bôr "steadfast, trustworthy, faithful" and gil "star"). It is generally accepted to be Aldebaran.
References
| Middle-earth Cosmology | |
| Constellations | Anarríma · Durin's Crown · Menelmacar · Remmirath · Soronúmë · Telumendil · Valacirca · Wilwarin |
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| Stars | Alcarinquë · Borgil · Carnil · Elemmírë · Helluin · Luinil · Lumbar · Morwinyon · Nénar · Star of Eärendil · Til |
| The Airs | Aiwenórë · Fanyamar · Ilmen · Menel · Vaiya · Veil of Arda · Vista |
| Narsilion | Arien · Moon (Isil, Ithil, Rána) · Sun (Anar, Anor, Vása) · Tilion |
| See also | Abyss · Arda · Circles of the World · Eä · Timeless Halls · Two Lamps · Two Trees · Void |
