Anar (dwarf)
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| Anar | |
|---|---|
| Dwarf | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Birth | Third Age |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Anar was one of the four Dwarves that accompanied Bilbo Baggins on his journeys after his birthday party.[1]
History[edit]
In the early writings of the chapter A Long-expected Party, Anar was given some dialogue and a bit more development. However, Tolkien later changed his mind, and did not disclose his name in the book nor gave him any dialogue.
Etymology[edit]
Anar, or Anarr, is a dwarf from the Dvergatal. His name most likely means "the Other" or "Starer".[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Return of the Shadow, "The Second Phase: XIV. Return to Hobbiton"
- ↑ Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", published in Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, Vol 44 (1929), issue #4, pp. 939-967
