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Dates
The Forest itself dated back to ancient times, but it was named Eryn Lasgalen on 6 April (the Elves' New Year) III 3019
Location
Rhovanion, to the east of the Vales of Anduin
Races
Division
The Elves in the northern and southern regions were Silvan Elves
Cultures
The Elves belonged to the Galadhrim (in the south) and Wood-elves (in the north); the central parts of the forest were inhabited by Men, specifically Beornings and Woodmen
Settlements
The Elvenking's Halls and various settlements of Woodmen especially along the forest's western edge
Source
The Enchanted River rose in the Mountains of Mirkwood
Outflow
Important peaks
Pronunciation
e'roon lasga'len
Meaning
Other names
Eryn Galen, The Forest, Forest of the Great Fear, Forest under Nightshade, The Great Wood, Greenwood the Great, Mirkwood, Taur e-Ndaedelos, Taur-nu-Fuin, The Wood, Wood of Greenleaves
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Eryn LasgalenThe Wood of Greenleaves
Map of Eryn Lasgalen, showing the divisions established by Celeborn and Thranduil after the War of the Ring Map of Eryn Lasgalen, showing the divisions established by Celeborn and Thranduil after the War of the Ring 'Wood of Greenleaves', the new name chosen by Celeborn and Thranduil for the forest that had been known as Mirkwood for much of the Third Age. Notes
See also...Dark Mountains, Emyn-nu-Fuin, Eryn Galen, Silvan Elves, Wood of Greenleaves For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2008, 2013. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.How do your personal strengths fit in with career matching? How can you identify them? Try a free personality test from myDISCprofile. |
