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Fíriel was a Númenórean noblewoman.
History[]
Fíriel was the daughter of Orontor, a member of the Faithful faction and a friend of Elendil. When her father departed, she was left as a maiden in the household of Elendil. While Elendil and his son were approaching their home, they heard that Fíriel was singing a sad song in Quenya.[1]
Etymology[]
Fíriel is a Quenya name, meaning 'mortal woman'.[2]
References[]
- ↑ The History of Middle-earth, Vol. V: The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part One, III: "The Lost Road", (ii) "The Númenórean chapters", pg. 72
- ↑ The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book, "Preface"