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Dates
Created shortly before the beginning of the First Age. Removed with the departure of Melian in I 502
Location
Encircling Doriath in central Beleriand, including the Forests of Neldoreth and Region, and the wood of Nivrim

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  • Updated 8 February 2012
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Girdle of Melian

The sorcerous web that protected Doriath

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Map of Doriath

The fence of enchantment set around Thingol's kingdom of Doriath by Melian his Queen, preventing entry into his land without his will and consent.


See also...

Aelin-uial, Dark Elf, Dor Dínen, Doriath, Eglador, Eöl, Fords of Aros, Hidden King, Hidden Kingdom, Hunting of the Wolf, King of Doriath, Lord of Nogrod, Melian, Nivrim, Queen of Doriath, [See the full list...]

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