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| Hill | |
| Amon Din | |
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| General Information | |
| Location | East of the Drúadan Forest |
| Type | Hill |
| Description | First Beacon-hill of Gondor |
Amon Dîn, sometimes just Dîn, was the first and easternmost of the seven Beacon-hills of Gondor, which ran west from Minas Tirith.[1] Lying to the east of the Drúadan Forest, it was the nearest of the beacon-hills to Minas Tirith.[2][3]
Description
Amon Dîn was the first Beacon-hill west of Minas Tirith and perhaps the oldest. It was originally used as a fortified outpost of Minas Tirith. It kept watch over the passage into North Ithilien from Dagorlad and any attempt by enemies to cross the Anduin near Cair Andros.[2][3] In the late Third Age, the eastern side of Amon Dîn was covered with wide grey thickets.[4]
History
On the night of 7 March T.A. 3019,[5] Gandalf and Pippin, riding eastward on Shadowfax, saw the beacons being lit to call for aid from Rohan.[6]
Etymology
Amon Dîn is Sindarin, meaning "silent hill" (amon "hill" + dîn "silent").[3][7], which may refer to its distinct rocky and barren appearance that stood out and isolated it from the heavily wooded hills of Drúadan Forest.
Portrayal in adaptations
Amon Dîn in adaptations
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
- The beacon upon Amon Dîn is shown as the second one being lit after the beacon just above the city of Minas Tirith.
2015: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- The beacon on Amon Dîn lies somewhat north-east of the Drúadan Forest. By March 13 the orcs have established a blockade on the road beneath Amon Dîn, blocking the path of Théoden's riders. They patrol the area around and have doused the beacon. Despite the Riders of Rohan already on their way, the player is asked to relight the beacon.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 510
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Ride of the Rohirrim"
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 509
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Minas Tirith", p. 747
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 42, July 2001, p. 19
| Beacons of Gondor | |
| Amon Dîn · Eilenach · Nardol · Erelas · Min-Rimmon · Calenhad · Halifirien | |