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| Gate | |
| Annon-in-Gelydh | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Gate of the Noldor |
| Location | Dor-lómin |
| Creator | Turgon |
| Gallery | Images of the Gate of the Noldor |
Annon-in-Gelydh (S. "Gate of the Noldor") was the eastern entrance in the western hills of Dor-lómin that led to a subterranean river-bed which started from Lake Mithrim and ended at the Cirith Ninniach.
It was built by the Noldor of Turgon in the late First Age. After Turgon's departure to Gondolin, the Gate was forgotten, but it was rediscovered and used centuries later by Tuor in his escape from the oppressed lands of Hithlum while finding his way into Nevrast.[1]
Etymology
Annon-in-Gelydh is a combination of annon ("gate"), the plural of the definite article i, and the plural of Golodh ("Noldo").[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin"
- ↑ Paul Strack, "S. Annon-in-Gelydh loc.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon, accessed 22 September 2019