| Arnorian | |
| Aragost | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
| Location | Rivendell |
| Language | Sindarin, Westron |
| Birth | T.A. 2431 |
| Rule | T.A. 2523 - 2588 |
| Death | T.A. 2588 (aged 157) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Isildur |
| Parentage | Arahad I |
| Children | Aravorn |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Aragost (T.A. 2431[1] - 2588,[2] age 157) was the eighth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, succeeding his father, Arahad I, when he died in 2523.
History
Aragost's rule was uneventful due to the enemy's forces being concentrated against Gondor and Rhovanion. Aragost died in 2588 - after having ruled for 65 years - and was followed by his son, Aravorn.[2]
Etymology
Aragost is a Sindarin name. Its meaning is not glossed, but the Association Tolkiendil suggests it means "Royal Dread".[3] It is probably a compound of the prefix ar(a)- ("noble", "royal", "high") and gost ("dread", "terror").[3][4][5]
Genealogy
Other versions of the legendarium
In an early manuscript Aragost's name was "Arandost".[6]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Association Tolkiendil, "Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth", Tolkiendil, accessed 5 February 2022
- ↑ Paul Strack, "S. Aragost m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon, accessed 5 February 2022
- ↑ David Salo (2004), A Gateway to Sindarin, p. 341
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", Commentary, p. 211
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