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'''''Ithildin''''' was a | '''''Ithildin''''' was a substance made by the [[Elves]] out of the metal ''[[mithril]]'' and used by the [[Gwaith-i-Mírdain]] in constructions such as gateways. Ithildin could only be seen by the [[silme|reflected light]] of the [[Moon]] and [[stars]], and even then remained hidden until a "[[magic]]" word was said. The designs on the [[Doors of Durin]] were made from this substance.<ref name=FR>{{FR|II4}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
In the [[legendarium]], [[Gandalf]] translated ''ithildin'' as "starmoon".<ref name=FR/> | In the [[legendarium]], [[Gandalf]] translated ''ithildin'' as "starmoon".<ref name=FR/> | ||
[[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] stated that ''ithildin'' is a [[Sindarin]] name, meaning "moon-star(light"), "moonlight" or "starlight". The word contains the elements ''[[Ithil]]'' ("moon") + ''[[tîn#Noun|tin/tîn]]'' ("spark; star; twinkle of stars"). He noted that the correct Sindarin form should be ''ithildim''.<ref>{{PE|17}}, pp. 39, 66</ref> | [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] stated that ''ithildin'' is a [[Sindarin]] name, meaning "moon-star(light"), "moonlight" or "starlight". The word contains the elements ''[[Moon#Other names|Ithil]]'' ("moon") + ''[[tîn#Noun|tin/tîn]]'' ("spark; star; twinkle of stars"). He noted that the correct Sindarin form should be ''ithildim''.<ref>{{PE|17}}, pp. 39, 66</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 09:32, 8 January 2013
Ithildin was a substance made by the Elves out of the metal mithril and used by the Gwaith-i-Mírdain in constructions such as gateways. Ithildin could only be seen by the reflected light of the Moon and stars, and even then remained hidden until a "magic" word was said. The designs on the Doors of Durin were made from this substance.[1]
Etymology
In the legendarium, Gandalf translated ithildin as "starmoon".[1]
Tolkien stated that ithildin is a Sindarin name, meaning "moon-star(light"), "moonlight" or "starlight". The word contains the elements Ithil ("moon") + tin/tîn ("spark; star; twinkle of stars"). He noted that the correct Sindarin form should be ithildim.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Journey in the Dark"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), pp. 39, 66
