Location A massive mountain range running west to east through the southern parts of known Middle-earth Settlements The northern fringes of the mountains were home to various settlements and encampments, including Edoras, Dunharrow and Helm's Deep Important peaks Amon Dîn, Calenhad, Dwimorberg, Eilenach, Erelas, Halifirien, Irensaga, Mindolluin, Min-Rimmon, Nardol, Thrihyrne, Starkhorn Passes Paths of the Dead, Stonewain Valley Pronunciation e'red ni'mrise (that is, the last syllable is pronounced like the English word 'rise') Meaning Literally 'mountains of the white horns', but exclusively translated as simply 'White Mountains' Other names Mountains of Gondor, White Mountains Indexes: Alphabetical: E Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 22 July 2015 Updates planned: 1 The Elvish name for the White Mountains  The Elvish name, literally meaning 'Mountains of the White Horns', for the range more commonly known simply as the White Mountains, that lay between the realms of Rohan and Gondor. See also... White Mountains Indexes: Alphabetical: E Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 22 July 2015 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2009, 2015. 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, but aptitudes and skills are also key. |
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