Location

At the western end of Ered Wethrin, on the promontory of Taras-ness

Race

Divisions

Originally Sindar, later joined by Turgon's Noldor

Settlements

Vinyamar was built on the mountain's lower slopes

Pronunciation

ta'ras

Meaning

Probably from ta-ras, 'high horn'

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Mount Taras

The seaward peak of Nevrast

Map of Mount Taras

The mountain on the shores of Nevrast under which Turgon built his halls of Vinyamar. Long after Turgon had deserted Nevrast for Gondolin, Tuor came there and spoke with Ulmo.

See also...

Hidden City, High Seat of Vinyamar, Sindar of Nevrast, Taras-ness, Vinyamar

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