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| Sinda | |
| Galadhon | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Doriath |
| Language | Doriathrin |
| Family | |
| House | A member of the royal house of Doriath |
| Parentage | Elmo |
| Children | Celeborn and Galathil |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Galadhon |
Galadhon was a noble Elf of Doriath, the son of Elmo and thus the nephew of King Thingol and Olwë. Little is known of him, except for the fact that he was father to Celeborn, later Lord of Lórien, and Galathil, father of Nimloth.[1]
Genealogy
Etymology
His name is Sindarin and appears to be a combination of galadh ("tree") + -on (masculine suffix).[2]
Other versions of the legendarium
According to one late version of the legendarium, the father of Celeborn is named Gilitīro, a Telerin[note 1] Elf of Aman. The name is in Telerin, meaning "starwatcher". Its Sindarin equivalent is Gildír.[3]
Notes
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", last paragraph before the section Concerning Galadriel and Celeborn, p. 233
- ↑ Paul Strack, "S. Galadhon m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon, accessed 19 February 2025
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Eldarin Pronouns", in Parma Eldalamberon XXIII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 143