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Dates
Created by the inrushing Sea during the cataclysms at the end of the First Age
Location
A deep gulf flowing from Eriador out through the Blue Mountains and Lindon
Settlements
Forlond, Harlond, Mithlond
Source
Fed by the River Lhûn after its course was changed at the end of the First Age
Tributaries
One unnamed tributary flowing southward out of Forlindon
Outflow
Into the Great Sea between Forlindon and Harlindon
Pronunciation
Lhûn is pronounced approximately 'lhoo'n'
Meaning
The name of the Gulf comes from the River Lhûn, which in turn means 'blue' (that is, the river flowing out of the Blue Mountains)
Other names
Firth of Lune, Gulf of Lune

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Gulf of Lhûn

An immense northern inlet of the Great Sea

Map of the Gulf of Lhûn

The gulf of the Great Sea where the River Lhûn had its outflow, separating the lands of Forlindon to the north and Harlindon to the south. Mithlond, the Grey Havens, lay at the eastern end of this gulf.


See also...

Círdan the Shipwright, Elendil, Elf-havens, Elves of Harlindon, Elves of Lindon, Elves of the Havens, Firth of Lune, Forlindon, Forlond, Great Bridge, Grey Havens, Harlindon, Harlond, Havens of Círdan, Havens of the Ships, [See the full list...]

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Gulf of Lhûn

An immense northern inlet of the Great Sea

Dates
Created by the inrushing Sea during the cataclysms at the end of the First Age
Location
A deep gulf flowing from Eriador out through the Blue Mountains and Lindon
Settlements
Forlond, Harlond, Mithlond
Source
Fed by the River Lhûn after its course was changed at the end of the First Age
Tributaries
One unnamed tributary flowing southward out of Forlindon
Outflow
Into the Great Sea between Forlindon and Harlindon
Pronunciation
Lhûn is pronounced approximately 'lhoo'n'
Meaning
The name of the Gulf comes from the River Lhûn, which in turn means 'blue' (that is, the river flowing out of the Blue Mountains)
Other names
Firth of Lune, Gulf of Lune

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 10 October 2013
  • Updates planned: 1

Gulf of Lhûn

An immense northern inlet of the Great Sea

Map of the Gulf of Lhûn

The gulf of the Great Sea where the River Lhûn had its outflow, separating the lands of Forlindon to the north and Harlindon to the south. Mithlond, the Grey Havens, lay at the eastern end of this gulf.


See also...

Círdan the Shipwright, Elendil, Elf-havens, Elves of Harlindon, Elves of Lindon, Elves of the Havens, Firth of Lune, Forlindon, Forlond, Great Bridge, Grey Havens, Harlindon, Harlond, Havens of Círdan, Havens of the Ships, [See the full list...]

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 10 October 2013
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2009, 2013. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.
Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.