Rerir
| Mount Rerir | |
|---|---|
| Mountain | |
| General Information | |
| Location | Northern Blue Mountains |
| Type | Mountain |
| Description | A large mountain |
| Inhabitants | Elves |
‘Mount Rerir' was a mountain on the western side of the Ered Luin, in Thargelion (a region of Beleriand) to the north of Lake Helevorn, and it was one of the sources of Gelion.
History
The land around the mountain belonged to Caranthir, who built a fortress on its western slopes. The fortress was destroyed during Dagor Bragollach. Elven forces probably withdrew from the area after the battle, and most definitely after Nirnaeth Arnoediad. After the War of Wrath, Rerir was apparently heavily damaged, and from the Second Age onward it was but only a shadow of its former size.
Etymology
Rerir is a name in an unknown language, and of an unknown meaning.[1]
Inspiration
Perhaps J.R.R. Tolkien re-used a name appearing in Norse mythology: in The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún, Rerir is the name of the grandson of Ódin.[2]
References
- ↑ David Salo, "Re: Rerir, Asfaloth and articles (June 23, 1999)" at Elfling (mailing list) (accessed December 5, 2010)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún, p. 72
