Location

To the south of Gondor, forming the border between South Gondor and the Harad

Source

In the southwestern Ephel Dúath

Tributaries

None

Outflow

Into the Bay of Belfalas

Pronunciation

ha'rrnen ('rr' indicates that the r sound should be distinctly pronounced)

Meaning

'South water'

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River Harnen

Gondor’s boundary with Near Harad

Map of the river Harnen

A river in the south of Middle-earth, with a name meaning 'south-water'. It rose in the southern mountains of Mordor, and flowed westward to the Great Sea, forming the ancient boundary between the lands of Gondor and Harad.

See also...

City of the Corsairs, Harondor, Men of Darkness, Men out of the South, Near Harad, South Gondor, Vinyarion

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