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A minor river of northern Beleriand. It flowed southwards from Ered Wethrin to meet the Teiglin before that river passed under the eaves of the Forest of Brethil.
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Malduin's name is never translated specifically, but it seems to be made up of the Elvish elements mal-, 'gold' and -duin 'river'. The reason Malduin was known as the 'gold river' is nowhere explained.
River Glithui
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