Dates Raised after the founding of Nargothrond in I 102; destroyed at the end of the First Age Location On the plain of Talath Dirnen, one league eastward from the Doors of Nargothrond Origins Built by the Elves of Nargothrond Race Elves Division Noldor Culture Elves of Nargothrond Settlements Nargothrond Other names Amon Ethir, Hill of Spies Indexes: Alphabetical: S Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 9 August 2023 This entry is complete The watch-mound of Nargothrond  Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV  The great mound that Finrod Felagund had built one league east of Nargothrond and the River Narog, from which his spies could watch over the plain of Talath Dirnen. Its Elvish name was Amon Ethir (which is translated 'Hill of Spies' in The Silmarillion, but 'Spyhill' in the Narn i Chîn Húrin). After Nargothrond's fall, it was here that Niënor was ensnared by the Dragon Glaurung, and all memory of her previous life was lost. See also... Hill of Spies, People of Narog Indexes: Alphabetical: S Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 9 August 2023 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2004, 2023. 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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