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| Bridge | |
| Ethring | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Location | In Ringló Vale, east of Lamedon |
| Type | Bridge |
| People and History | |
| Events | T.A. 3019: Passing of the Grey Company |
| Gallery | Images of Ethring |
Ethring was a bridge[note 1] in southern Gondor, across the river Ringló.
History
Ethring was a major crossing point of the river Ringló, along the main road from Erech to Pelargir.[1] Aragorn and the Oathbreakers crossed the river here during the War of the Ring.[2]
Etymology
The name Ethring perhaps comes from ath meaning "across" (cf. athrad "ford, crossing"). Ring translates to "cold" (cf. Ringló river, to which it probably refers).[3]
Portrayal in adaptations
2014: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Ethring is the only settlement in the Ringló Vale. During the War of the Ring, it is ruled by Lord Borhador, whose seat is in the Crossing-Hall. Due to Borhador's old age, his son Dervorin led the soldiers of the Vale to Minas Tirith in his stead, while his other son Arvaethor stayed behind and assisted in protecting the Vale.
See also
Notes
- ↑ The symbol used on the Map of Gondor suggests Ethring was only a bridge; there is no sign of a nearby town or settlement.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Last Debate"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", entry "AT(AT)", "RAT"