Sindanórie is a said to be the name of a "mythical region of shadows", situated at the outer feet of the Pelóri Mountains in Valinor.[1]
In her lament,[2] Galadriel said that out of a Grey Country (sindanóriello) darkness lay on the waves that separated herself and Varda.[3]
Etymology
The Quenya name Sindanórie consists of sinda ("grey") and nōre ("land").[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 72
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Farewell to Lórien"
- ↑ Helge Fauskanger, "Analysis of Namárië", Ardalambion, accessed 30 March 2012
| Legendary locations in Arda | |
| Islands: | Isle of Meneltarma |
|---|---|
| Mountains and Hills: | Astulat · Faraway · Mountains of the Moon · Merlock Mountains |
| Regions: | Aerie · Delving · Belmarie · Fantasie · Last Desert · Sindanórie · Thellamie · Tode |
| Rivers: | Derrilyn |
| Other: | Caves of the Forgotten · Gorbelgod · Tong |