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Dates
Founded in I 469; abandoned I 503
Location
The island of Tol Galen, the Green Isle in the river Adurant in southern Ossiriand
Origins
Chosen as a dwelling place for Beren and Lúthien after their return from Mandos
Race
Beren was a Man, and Lúthien was an Elf
Source
Adurant flowed westward around the isle from its sources in the Blue Mountains
Outflow
Adurant flowed on to meet Gelion
Meaning
A reference to its inhabitants Beren and Lúthien, both of whom had died and were returned to life
Other names
Dor Firn-i-Guinar

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  • Updated 25 March 2023
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Land of the Dead that Live

The island of Dor Firn-i-Guinar

Map of the Land of the Dead that Live

Dor Firn-i-Guinar, the name given to the green island of Tol Galen during the time that Beren and Lúthien dwelt there.


See also...

Dor Firn-i-Guinar, Green Isle, Ruin of Doriath

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  • Updated 25 March 2023
  • Updates planned: 1

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Land of the Dead that Live

The island of Dor Firn-i-Guinar

Dates
Founded in I 469; abandoned I 503
Location
The island of Tol Galen, the Green Isle in the river Adurant in southern Ossiriand
Origins
Chosen as a dwelling place for Beren and Lúthien after their return from Mandos
Race
Beren was a Man, and Lúthien was an Elf
Source
Adurant flowed westward around the isle from its sources in the Blue Mountains
Outflow
Adurant flowed on to meet Gelion
Meaning
A reference to its inhabitants Beren and Lúthien, both of whom had died and were returned to life
Other names
Dor Firn-i-Guinar

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 25 March 2023
  • Updates planned: 1

Land of the Dead that Live

The island of Dor Firn-i-Guinar

Map of the Land of the Dead that Live

Dor Firn-i-Guinar, the name given to the green island of Tol Galen during the time that Beren and Lúthien dwelt there.


See also...

Dor Firn-i-Guinar, Green Isle, Ruin of Doriath

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 25 March 2023
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2000-2001, 2020, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.
Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.