Hurin, Warden of the Keys
Warden of the Keys of Minas Tirith during the War of the Ring. Hurin was considered a man of great power.
During the Battle of Pelennor Fields, Hurin fought against the forces of Sauron. He survived the battle. Hurin marched to the Black Gate with the Host of the West and survived the Battle of Morannon, therefore witnessing the fall of Sauron.
Hurin opened the Great Gate of Minas Tirith to allow Aragorn to enter for his corontation. Hurin's date of death is not known.
During the Battle of Pelennor Fields, Hurin fought against the forces of Sauron. He survived the battle. Hurin marched to the Black Gate with the Host of the West and survived the Battle of Morannon, therefore witnessing the fall of Sauron.
Hurin opened the Great Gate of Minas Tirith to allow Aragorn to enter for his corontation. Hurin's date of death is not known.
Names & Meanings
Hûrin can be derived from the elements hûr meaning "vigor" and inn meaning "inner thought/heart." He was also called Hurin of the Keys and Hurin the Tall. Hurin shared his name with a legendary Edain of the First Age, as well as Hurin of Emyn Arnen, Hurin of the Keys, and Hurin II of Gondor.
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "The Stewards," page 333
The Unfinished Tales: "Cirion and Eorl," page 309
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," pages 202-203
The Unfinished Tales: "Cirion and Eorl," page 309
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," pages 202-203
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