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Dates
The Helm of Hador was made sometime after (very approximately) I 300, and last recorded in I 489
Origins
The Dragon-helm was made by Telchar of Nogrod
Races
Made by Dwarves, but later passed to the Elves until finally borne by Men1
Division
Edain
Culture
Men of Dor-lómin
Family
House of Hador
Pronunciation
Dor-lómin is pronounced 'do'rr-lo'min' (where 'rr' indicates that the 'r' of Dor should be distinctly pronounced)
Meaning
A reference to the image of a Dragon on the crest of the helm, and to the land of Dor-lómin whose Lords bore the Dragon-helm
Other names
Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin, Dragonhead of the North, Helm of Hador

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Dragon of Dor-lómin

The Helm of Hador

A name for the grey steel helm given by Fingon to his vassal Hador, and borne by Hador and his descendants down to Túrin's time. The helm was originally of Dwarf-make, and indeed was created for Azaghâl of Belegost, and was fitted with a protective visor following the custom of the Dwarves. It tooks its name from the golden head of Glaurung mounted on its crest.


Notes

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Though the Dragon-helm was originally made by Dwarves, and then held by Elves, it was only after Fingon gifted it to Hador that it became commonly known as the Dragon of Dor-lómin (Hador being the Lord of that land). After Hador, the helm was also borne by his son and heir Galdor. So, the title 'Dragon of Dor-lómin' for the helm was particularly associated with bearers who were Men of the House of Hador.

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