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Beorn was the uncle of Ælfwine/Eriol in earlier versions of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium.
Biography[]
Beorn was the son of Heden, a noblemen of the south of Leithian, and the brother of Eoh.[1] He besieged his brother's home killing Eoh and his wife in the battle.[2]
The death of Eoh was later avenged by Hengest and Horsa, the sons of Ælfwine/Eriol and Cwén.[3]
Etymology[]
In Old English the character is called Beorn, meaning "warrior",[1] or Hasen, meaning "iron shore".[2] In Gothic, his name was Bernus, likely a form of the Gothic word baírnus ("bear").
In Early Quenya the character is called Veran or Verain that means "bear", with Beren being its Gnomish equivalent.[4]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The History of Middle-earth, Vol. I: The Book of Lost Tales Part One, chapter I: "The Cottage of Lost Play"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The History of Middle-earth, Vol. II: The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, chapter VI: "The History of Eriol or Ælfwine and the End of the Tales"
- ↑ The History of Middle-earth, Vol. II: The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, chapter I: "The Tale of Tinúviel"
- ↑ "Sí Qente Feanor and Other Elvish Writings", Parma Eldalamberon, n. XV