Indexes: Alphabetical: V Men About this entry: Updated 20 February 2022 Updates planned: 1 The meaning of Bëor‘s name Bëor'Vassal'   Baran Belen The leader of the first Men to cross the Blue Mountains into Beleriand was originally named Balan in his own language. On the western slopes of the mountains, he and his companions encountered the Elf Finrod Felagund. From Finrod these Men learned much, and Balan was astonished and awed by the Elf's wisdom and knowledge. Finrod remained with Balan and his people for a year, but at last set out to return to his own kingdom of Nargothrond. Balan then gave up the leadership of his people, passing his lordship to his son Baran. He accompanied Finrod back to Nargothrond, and remained in the Elf-king's service until the end of his long life. His people therefore gave him a new name in their tongue, Bëor, meaning 'Vassal', and it is by this name that he and his house are known in the histories of the First Age. Indexes: Alphabetical: V Men About this entry: Updated 20 February 2022 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2022. 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. |
ALPHABETICAL RACES PLACES MISCELLANEOUS REFERENCE INTERACTIVE 
SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random