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Dates
Aredhel was born in Valinor during the Years of the Trees, and slain in I 400
Race
Division
Culture
Family
Settlements
Aredhel was most closely associated with Gondolin, but also dwelt for some years in the house of Eöl in Nan Elmoth
Pronunciation
Noldor is pronounced 'no'ldorr' (the final 'r' should be pronounced - 'rr' is used here to emphasise this)
Meaning
Aredhel was known as the 'White Lady' in reference to her pale skin and white garments; Noldor means approximately 'those with knowledge'
Other names
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White Lady of the Noldor

A title of Aredhel

The meaning of the Elvish title Ar-Feiniel, given to Aredhel the daughter of Fingolfin. Like most of the Noldor, Aredhel's hair was dark, but her pale skin and her white and silver clothing led to her gaining the title 'White Lady'.


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