Tauriel
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"Tauriel" is a concept which has only appeared in an adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. |
Tauriel was a Silvan Elf of Mirkwood. She has been described as a warrior and head of the Wood-elf guard.[1] Her character was invented by Peter Jackson for The Hobbit films and will be played by Evangeline Lilly.[2]
Etymology
"Tauriel" means "daughter of Mirkwood"[2] or more literally, "daughter of [the] forest" (see taur).
References
- ↑ "Evangeline Lilly on Her Hobbit Character Tauriel", ComingSoon.net, 25 January 2012 (accessed 14 March 2012)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Peter Jackson, "The Hobbit Casting Update" dated 19 June 2011, Facebook (accessed 22 December 2011)