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Dates
This region was probably inhabited from the time of the Great Journey (long before the first rising of the Sun), though this is uncertain
Location
The point of land between the Great River and Celebrant (or Silverlode), forming the southeastern part of Lórien
Race
Elves
Division
Peopled primarily by Silvan Elves
Culture
Elves of Lórien
Settlements
Caras Galadhon
Meaning
'Sharp point' (in reference to its shape)
Other names
The Angle, Egladil, The Naith

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The Gore

The secret heartland of Lórien

Map of the Gore of Lórien
The Gore of Lórien (somewhat conjectural)
The Gore of Lórien (somewhat conjectural)

Haldir's translation of the Elvish name Naith, referring to the long pointed region of Lórien that fell between the River Silverlode and the Great River Anduin. 'Gore' is an old word, essentially meaning 'sharp point'. Its etymology goes back in time to Old English gára (a word for a narrow triangular piece of land) so Haldir's translation is a very precise one.


See also...

The Naith

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