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'''''thalion''''' is a noun meaning "a person who is steadfast" in [[Sindarin]]. Compare with ''[[thelion]]'', "resolute, unwavering". | '''''thalion''''' is a noun meaning "a person who is steadfast" in [[Sindarin]]. Compare with ''[[thelion]]'', "resolute, unwavering". | ||
'''Thalion''' | '''Thalion''', "'''The Steadfast'''", was the surname given to two characters in [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien's]] [[legendarium]]: | ||
* [[Húrin Thalion|Húrin]] son of [[Galdor of Dor-lómin|Galdor]], the last [[Lord of Dor-lómin]]. He was called "The Steadfast" for his unbending will against the tortures of [[Morgoth]] | |||
* [[Mardil Voronwë]], the first [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]]. He was called "The Steadfast" for preventing civil war by taking up the rulership of Gondor | |||
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Revision as of 20:03, 20 July 2006
thalion is a noun meaning "a person who is steadfast" in Sindarin. Compare with thelion, "resolute, unwavering".
Thalion, "The Steadfast", was the surname given to two characters in Tolkien's legendarium:
- Húrin son of Galdor, the last Lord of Dor-lómin. He was called "The Steadfast" for his unbending will against the tortures of Morgoth
- Mardil Voronwë, the first Ruling Steward of Gondor. He was called "The Steadfast" for preventing civil war by taking up the rulership of Gondor
