Dates

The Forest itself dated back to ancient times, but it was named Eryn Lasgalen on 6 April (the Elves' New Year) III 3019

Location

Races

Division

The Elves in the northern and southern regions were Silvan Elves

Cultures

The Elves belonged to the Galadhrim (in the south) and Wood-elves (in the north); the central parts of the forest were inhabited by Men, specifically Beornings and Woodmen

Settlements

The Elvenking's Halls and various settlements of Woodmen especially along the forest's western edge

Source

Outflow

The Enchanted River emptied into the Forest River that flowed on into the Long Lake

Important peaks

Pronunciation

e'roon lasga'len

Meaning

Other names

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Eryn Lasgalen

The Wood of Greenleaves

Map of Eryn Lasgalen, showing the divisions established by Celeborn and Thranduil after the War of the Ring

'Wood of Greenleaves', the new name chosen by Celeborn and Thranduil for the forest that had been known as Mirkwood for much of the Third Age.

1	It's fair to presume that the Mountains of Mirkwood would have been given a new name at the same time as the Forest that surrounded them. No record of that new name exists, however.