The Encyclopedia of Arda - Halflings (original) (raw)

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Dates First recorded in III 1050 Divisions Fallohides, Harfoots, Stoors Cultures Bree-hobbits, Bucklanders, Shire-hobbits, Stoors of the Angle Meaning A translation of the Elvish name Periannath given by the Dúnedain, of whom the Halflings were literally half the height Other names Banakil, Hobbits, Holbytlan, Kuduk, Little Folk, Little People, Periannath Indexes: Alphabetical: H Hobbits About this entry: Updated 19 October 2013 Updates planned: 1 A name among Men for the Hobbits Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV Men AncestralHalflings Fallohides Harfoots Stoors Stoors ofthe Angle Halflings of thelate Third Age A name for Hobbits used by Men; it was originally given to them by the tall Dúnedain, who were literally twice the height of a typical Hobbit. See also... Banakil, Berhael, Bridge of Stonebows, Ernil i Pheriannath, Gollum, Holbytlan, Kuduk, Mallor, Misty Mountains, Periannath, Ranga, Red Book of the Periannath, River Anduin, River Baranduin, Southlands, [See the full list...]Vinyarion Indexes: Alphabetical: H Hobbits About this entry: Updated 19 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, but aptitudes and skills are also key.