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Dates
Húrin lived I 439 - I 502 (63 years)
Race
Men
Division
Edain
Culture
Men of Dor-lómin
Family
House of Hador
Settlements
Húrin originally dwelt in Dor-lómin, but was imprisoned in Angband for many years
Pronunciation
tha'lion
Meaning
'Steadfast'1
Other names
The Steadfast
Title of
Húrin of Dor-lómin

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Thalion

‘The Steadfast’

The title and surname of Húrin son of Galdor, the Lord of Dor-lómin. It is said to mean 'Steadfast'.


Notes

1

In connection with Húrin, the word Thalion is usually translated 'Steadfast', but it can also be interpreted as the similar 'dauntless'. More generally it can also be read as simply 'strong' (as for example in Beleg's surname Cúthalion, which meant 'Strongbow').

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The Steadfast

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