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| caption="Anárion" by [[Liz Danforth]] | | caption="Anárion" by [[Liz Danforth]] | ||
| pronun= | | pronun=[[Quenya|Q]], {{IPA|[aˈnaːri.on]}} | ||
| othernames= | | othernames= | ||
| titles=[[ | | titles=[[King of Gondor]] | ||
| position= | | position= | ||
| location=[[Númenor]] | | location=[[Númenor]], [[Gondor]] | ||
| affiliation= | | affiliation=[[Faithful]], [[Last Alliance of Elves and Men]] | ||
| language=[[Quenya]] | | language=[[Quenya]], [[Sindarin]], and [[Adûnaic]] | ||
| birth={{SA|3219}} | | birth={{SA|3219}} | ||
| birthlocation=[[Andúnië]], [[Númenor]] | | birthlocation=[[Andúnië]], [[Númenor]] | ||
| rule={{SA|3320}} - {{SA|3440|n}} ( | | rule={{SA|3320}} - {{SA|3440|n}} (joint reign) | ||
| death={{SA|3440}} | | death={{SA|3440}} | ||
| deathlocation=During [[Siege of Barad-dûr]] | | deathlocation=During [[Siege of Barad-dûr]] | ||
| age=221 | | age=221 | ||
| notablefor= | | notablefor=Founded [[Gondor]] with [[Isildur]] | ||
| house=[[House of Elendil]] | | house=[[House of Elendil]], founded the [[House of Anárion]] | ||
| parentage=[[Elendil]] | | parentage=[[Elendil]] | ||
| siblings=[[Isildur]] | | siblings=[[Isildur]] | ||
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'''Anárion''' was the second son of [[Elendil]] and the brother of [[Isildur]].<ref name="Rings">{{S|Rings}}</ref> His son [[Meneldil]] was the last man born in [[Númenor]] before its [[Downfall of Númenor|Downfall]].<ref name="Gladden">{{UT|Gladden}}, Note 10</ref> | |||
'''Anárion''' | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Anárion, together with his father and brother, were the leaders of the [[Faithful]], the small minority of [[Númenóreans]] that resisted the dark rule of | Anárion, together with his father and brother, were the leaders of the [[Faithful]], the small minority of [[Númenóreans]] that resisted the dark rule of [[Ar-Pharazôn]] and his councilor [[Sauron]]. In {{SA|3319}}, when [[Ar-Pharazôn]] assailed the land of [[Aman]],<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref> nine ships of the Faithful escaped to the east (four for Elendil, three for Isildur, and two for Anárion).<ref>{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref> They were separated by the great storm that arose during the [[Downfall of Númenor|Downfall]]. Elendil landed in northern [[Middle-earth]] near [[Lindon]] and there established the realm of [[Arnor]]. Isildur and Anárion, however, landed in the south and founded the realm of [[Gondor]] in {{SA|3320|n}} about the [[Mouths of Anduin]].<ref name="Rings"/> | ||
Together, Anárion and Isildur were chiefly responsible for the early ordering of Gondor, and their thrones were set side by side in the Great Hall of [[Osgiliath]]. In the | Together, Anárion and Isildur were chiefly responsible for the early ordering of Gondor, and their thrones were set side by side in the Great Hall of [[Osgiliath]]. In the city of [[Minas Anor]], Anárion established his house while Isildur set up his in [[Minas Ithil]]. | ||
Sauron also survived the [[Downfall of Númenor]] and reentered [[Mordor]] in {{SA|3320|n}}. In {{SA|3429|n}}, Sauron attacked Gondor with a force great enough to [[First Fall of Minas Ithil|take Minas Ithil]] and force Isildur to flee. Whilst Isildur, his wife, and his sons sailed from Gondor seeking Elendil’s aid, Anárion defended Osgiliath and was able to drive his forces back into the mountains. Yet Sauron gathered greater strength and Anárion knew that without succor Gondor would fall.<ref name="SA"/><ref name="Rings"/> | |||
Aid did arrive when Elendil, Isildur, and the [[ | Aid did arrive when Elendil, Isildur, and the [[Men of Arnor]], in league with the [[High King of the Noldor]], [[Gil-galad]], formed the [[Last Alliance of Elves and Men]] and marched south. Anárion led the [[Gondorians]] to the [[Dagorlad|plain]] between [[Cirith Gorgor]] and the [[Dead Marshes]] and fought in the [[Battle of Dagorlad]] alongside the alliance. The allies entered [[Mordor]] and laid the [[Siege of Barad-dûr]], but Anárion was slain by a thrown rock in {{SA|3440|n}}.<ref name="Elendil">{{PM|Elendil}}</ref> | ||
[[Battle of Dagorlad]]. The | |||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
[[ | [[Minas Anor]] and its attached land of [[Anórien]] were named following the heraldic meaning of his name.<ref>{{HM|N}}, p. 776</ref> | ||
Anárion had four children, the youngest of whom was a son, [[Meneldil]].<ref group=" | |||
Anárion had four children, the youngest of whom was a son, [[Meneldil]].<ref group="note">The records only state that Meneldil was Anárion's "4th child"; these would either be daughters or sons who died before Meneldil succeeded his uncle.</ref> It is said that he was well-pleased at the departure of Isildur and his sons.<ref name="Gladden"/> After the [[Disaster of the Gladden Fields]], Meneldil became the first independent [[King of Gondor]] and the two realms in exile were estranged. | |||
Anárion's war-helm, which was also used as a crown, was crushed when he was killed. The war-helm of [[Isildur]] was used for the [[Crown of Gondor|crowning]] of the [[Kings of Gondor]].<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref> | Anárion's war-helm, which was also used as a crown, was crushed when he was killed. The war-helm of [[Isildur]] was used for the [[Crown of Gondor|crowning]] of the [[Kings of Gondor]].<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref> | ||
The Line of Anárion lasted over two thousand years. | The [[House of Anárion|Line of Anárion]] lasted over two thousand years, their members being known as ''Anárioni''.<ref>{{PM|VII}}, p. 196</ref> In honor of the founding co-rulers, when [[Rómendacil II]] built the [[Argonath]] he had the Pillars of the Kings carved in the likenesses of Anárion and Isildur.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}</ref> Yet the male line of Anárion dwindled and finally perished when King [[Eärnur]] died childless. From that time forth the [[Stewards of Gondor|Ruling Stewards]] ruled in the name of the House of Anárion.<ref>{{RK|V7}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | |||
{{Pronounce|Anarion.mp3|Ardamir}} | |||
''Anárion'' is a [[Quenya]] name. Its meaning is not glossed, but as Paul Strack explains, it likely means "Son of the Sun" and likely is a compound of [[anar]] ("sun") and the patronymic suffix [[-ion]] ("son of").<ref>{{webcite|author=Paul Strack|articleurl=http://eldamo.org/content/words/word-3208765969.html|articlename=Q. ''Anárion'' m.|website=Eldamo|accessed=27 May 2021}}</ref> | |||
== Genealogy == | == Genealogy == | ||
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== | == Other versions of the legendarium == | ||
< | In ''[[The Peoples of Middle-earth]]'', in Section VII "[[The Heirs of Elendil]]", [[Christopher Tolkien]] explained that there were three manuscripts in the textual history of this section. Manuscript A contained the information about the Southern Line of Gondor, and from its condition it appeared to be the first stage of composition. Manuscript B added the Northern Line, and began as a fair copy of A for the Southern line but became heavily amended. Manuscript B led to Manuscript C, a fine copy (but with later emendations), which led to a final typescript D. In the earlier Manuscripts A and B, Anárion's date of birth was {{SA|3209}} instead of {{SA|3219}}. It was Isildur who was born in 3219 instead of 3209 and thus Anárion was the ''older'' of Elendil's two sons.<ref name="Elendil"/> | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
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|File:Anarion decipher.jpg|Anárion in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'' | |||
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Anárion.jpg|Anárion in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'' | |||
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===Films=== | |||
'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':''' | |||
:In the [[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition)|Extended Edition]], Denethor refers to himself as being "Steward of the House of Anárion" before he lights his pyre. However, Anárion himself is not otherwise mentioned, nor is it made clear that his line received kingship of Gondor from Isildur. | |||
===Games=== | |||
'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':''' | '''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':''' | ||
:Although Anárion does not appear in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card for the character. | :Although Anárion does not appear in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card for the character. | ||
{{References}} | '''2019: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | ||
:Anárion appears during an extended flashback set during the [[Siege of Barad-dûr]] in the year [[Second Age 3440|S.A. 3440]], shortly before his death. | |||
===Television=== | |||
'''2022: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'':''' | |||
:'''9 September: ''[[Adar (episode)|Adar]]'':''' | |||
::Anárion is mentioned by [[Elendil]] in his advice for [[Isildur]] to let the past die. Anárion had ignored the same advice years earlier and since then, dwelled on the '''[[Andustar|Western Shores]]''' of [[Númenor]], despite there being nothing there according to Elendil. | |||
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Revision as of 19:39, 17 November 2022
Anárion | |
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Númenórean | |
"Anárion" by Liz Danforth | |
Biographical Information | |
Pronunciation | Q, [aˈnaːri.on] |
Titles | King of Gondor |
Location | Númenor, Gondor |
Affiliation | Faithful, Last Alliance of Elves and Men |
Language | Quenya, Sindarin, and Adûnaic |
Birth | S.A. 3219 Andúnië, Númenor |
Rule | S.A. 3320 - 3440 (joint reign) |
Death | S.A. 3440 (aged 221) During Siege of Barad-dûr |
Notable for | Founded Gondor with Isildur |
Family | |
House | House of Elendil, founded the House of Anárion |
Parentage | Elendil |
Siblings | Isildur |
Children | Three unnamed children, Meneldil |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Gallery | Images of Anárion |
Anárion was the second son of Elendil and the brother of Isildur.[1] His son Meneldil was the last man born in Númenor before its Downfall.[2]
History
Anárion, together with his father and brother, were the leaders of the Faithful, the small minority of Númenóreans that resisted the dark rule of Ar-Pharazôn and his councilor Sauron. In S.A. 3319, when Ar-Pharazôn assailed the land of Aman,[3] nine ships of the Faithful escaped to the east (four for Elendil, three for Isildur, and two for Anárion).[4] They were separated by the great storm that arose during the Downfall. Elendil landed in northern Middle-earth near Lindon and there established the realm of Arnor. Isildur and Anárion, however, landed in the south and founded the realm of Gondor in 3320 about the Mouths of Anduin.[1]
Together, Anárion and Isildur were chiefly responsible for the early ordering of Gondor, and their thrones were set side by side in the Great Hall of Osgiliath. In the city of Minas Anor, Anárion established his house while Isildur set up his in Minas Ithil.
Sauron also survived the Downfall of Númenor and reentered Mordor in 3320. In 3429, Sauron attacked Gondor with a force great enough to take Minas Ithil and force Isildur to flee. Whilst Isildur, his wife, and his sons sailed from Gondor seeking Elendil’s aid, Anárion defended Osgiliath and was able to drive his forces back into the mountains. Yet Sauron gathered greater strength and Anárion knew that without succor Gondor would fall.[3][1]
Aid did arrive when Elendil, Isildur, and the Men of Arnor, in league with the High King of the Noldor, Gil-galad, formed the Last Alliance of Elves and Men and marched south. Anárion led the Gondorians to the plain between Cirith Gorgor and the Dead Marshes and fought in the Battle of Dagorlad alongside the alliance. The allies entered Mordor and laid the Siege of Barad-dûr, but Anárion was slain by a thrown rock in 3440.[5]
Legacy
Minas Anor and its attached land of Anórien were named following the heraldic meaning of his name.[6]
Anárion had four children, the youngest of whom was a son, Meneldil.[note 1] It is said that he was well-pleased at the departure of Isildur and his sons.[2] After the Disaster of the Gladden Fields, Meneldil became the first independent King of Gondor and the two realms in exile were estranged.
Anárion's war-helm, which was also used as a crown, was crushed when he was killed. The war-helm of Isildur was used for the crowning of the Kings of Gondor.[7]
The Line of Anárion lasted over two thousand years, their members being known as Anárioni.[8] In honor of the founding co-rulers, when Rómendacil II built the Argonath he had the Pillars of the Kings carved in the likenesses of Anárion and Isildur.[9] Yet the male line of Anárion dwindled and finally perished when King Eärnur died childless. From that time forth the Ruling Stewards ruled in the name of the House of Anárion.[10]
Etymology
Anárion is a Quenya name. Its meaning is not glossed, but as Paul Strack explains, it likely means "Son of the Sun" and likely is a compound of anar ("sun") and the patronymic suffix -ion ("son of").[11]
Genealogy
Amandil Sailed west S.A. 3316† | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Elendil S.A. 3119 - 3441† | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Isildur S.A. 3209 - T.A. 2† | ANÁRION S.A. 3219 - 3440† | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Kings of Arnor | Three children unknown | Meneldil S.A. 3318 - T.A. 158 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cemendur S.A. 3399 - T.A. 238 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other versions of the legendarium
In The Peoples of Middle-earth, in Section VII "The Heirs of Elendil", Christopher Tolkien explained that there were three manuscripts in the textual history of this section. Manuscript A contained the information about the Southern Line of Gondor, and from its condition it appeared to be the first stage of composition. Manuscript B added the Northern Line, and began as a fair copy of A for the Southern line but became heavily amended. Manuscript B led to Manuscript C, a fine copy (but with later emendations), which led to a final typescript D. In the earlier Manuscripts A and B, Anárion's date of birth was S.A. 3209 instead of S.A. 3219. It was Isildur who was born in 3219 instead of 3209 and thus Anárion was the older of Elendil's two sons.[5]
Portrayal in adaptations
Anárion in adaptations | |||||||||
|
Films
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
- In the Extended Edition, Denethor refers to himself as being "Steward of the House of Anárion" before he lights his pyre. However, Anárion himself is not otherwise mentioned, nor is it made clear that his line received kingship of Gondor from Isildur.
Games
2001-2007: The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game:
- Although Anárion does not appear in The Lord of the Rings film series, Decipher produced a card for the character.
2019: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Anárion appears during an extended flashback set during the Siege of Barad-dûr in the year S.A. 3440, shortly before his death.
Television
2022: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power:
- 9 September: Adar:
- Anárion is mentioned by Elendil in his advice for Isildur to let the past die. Anárion had ignored the same advice years earlier and since then, dwelled on the Western Shores of Númenor, despite there being nothing there according to Elendil.
Notes
- ↑ The records only state that Meneldil was Anárion's "4th child"; these would either be daughters or sons who died before Meneldil succeeded his uncle.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Disaster of the Gladden Fields", Note 10
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Second Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Akallabêth: The Downfall of Númenor"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Nomenclature of The Lord of the Rings" in Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 776
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Pyre of Denethor"
- ↑ Paul Strack, "Q. Anárion m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon (accessed 27 May 2021)
Anárion House of Elendil Cadet branch of House of Elros | ||
None Position created | 1st King of Gondor S.A. 3320 - S.A. 3440 (Under High King Elendil with Isildur as co-ruler) | Followed by: Isildur (Under High King Elendil) |