Hirgon
Hirgon was a messenger of Gondor during the War of the Ring in the late Third Age.
In March of 3019 of the Third Age, during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, Hirgon rode to Rohan with a companion to tell the Rohirrim that Mordor was attacking Minas Tirith. He brought with him the Red Arrow, a symbol of an alliance that once existed between Gondor and Rohan. The Red Arrow meant Gondor was in need of aid. On the way to Rohan, Hirgon and his companion narrowily escaped Orcs in the woods of Anorien.
Hirgon brought the Red Arrow before King Theoden. He left Rohan shortly after in a matter of great urgency, for he felt the need to help defend Minas Tirith. He and his companion were both slain by Sauron's forces at Rammas Echor very near Minas Tirith.
In March of 3019 of the Third Age, during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, Hirgon rode to Rohan with a companion to tell the Rohirrim that Mordor was attacking Minas Tirith. He brought with him the Red Arrow, a symbol of an alliance that once existed between Gondor and Rohan. The Red Arrow meant Gondor was in need of aid. On the way to Rohan, Hirgon and his companion narrowily escaped Orcs in the woods of Anorien.
Hirgon brought the Red Arrow before King Theoden. He left Rohan shortly after in a matter of great urgency, for he felt the need to help defend Minas Tirith. He and his companion were both slain by Sauron's forces at Rammas Echor very near Minas Tirith.
Names & Meanings
The meaning of the name Hirgon remains unknown. It may be derived from the element hîr, meaning "lord" in Quenya, and the ending -gon meaning "valor." It may therefore translate as "valiant lord," though "stone lord" is also possible, coming from the Quenya word gond meaning "stone," as in the word Gondor.
References
The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King: "The Muster of Rohan," pages 71-74; "The Ride of the Rohirrim," pages 109-110
The History of Middle-earth, Volume V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies"
The History of Middle-earth, Volume V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies"
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