| Dates The custom dated back to the Years of the Trees Race Elves Pronunciation epe'sseh Meaning 'After-name' Indexes: Alphabetical: E Others About this entry: Updated 27 October 2019 This entry is complete The 'after-name' of the Elves At least among the Eldar of Valinor and their descendants, it was the custom of the Elves to be given two names (or essi) by their parents: one by their father at birth, and another, later, by their mother. Some more famous Elves also acquired a third name. This epessë, or 'after-name', described their better known qualities or exploits, and was taken up into later histories as their usual name. The most famous examples of these 'after-names' were Gil-galad (originally named 'Ereinion') and Galadriel (whose original father- and mother-names were, respectively, 'Artanis' and 'Nerwen'). See also... Alatáriel, Essë Indexes: Alphabetical: E Others About this entry: Updated 27 October 2019 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2007, 2019. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Explore the benefits of using a personality profile to discover yourself and make the most of your career. |
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