Sorontil
From Tolkien Gateway
Sorontil is a mountain of Númenor (actually the only known mountain besides the Meneltarma) standing near the island's North Cape of Forostar, with its eastern flanks forming sheer sea-cliffs.[1]
Tar-Meneldur built a tall tower in the vicinity of this mountain.[2]
Etymology[edit]
Sorontil is not given a translation in the sources, but an apparent analysis would be soron + -til, thus meaning "Eagle peak". The translation would suggest that its craggy peaks were possibly populated by Eagles.[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Introduction", "The Map of Middle-earth"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "A Description of the Island of Númenor"
- ↑ Mark Fisher, "Sorontil", Encyclopedia of Arda (accessed 23 March 2023)
