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Dates
Founded II 1697
Maintained at least into the first centuries of the Fourth Age
Location
A hidden valley beneath the western Misty Mountains in Eriador
Origins
Founded by Elrond
Race
Elves
Pronunciation
i'mladris
Meaning
'ravine valley'1
Other names
The First Homely House, The House of Elrond, Karningul, The Last Homely House, Rivendell

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  • Updated 1 June 2003
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Imladris

The haven of Elrond

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The Elvish name for Elrond's refuge in the western glens of the Misty Mountains, known to Men as Rivendell.


Notes

1

Imlad is the Elvish word for a valley or dell, and ris in this context means 'ravine', though it comes from a root-word meaning 'cut', referring to the deep, narrow nature of the valley. Tolkien uses the more picturesque old word 'riven' in his English translation of the name, 'Rivendell'.

See also...

Araval, Círdan the Shipwright, Cordial of Imladris, Elrond, Elven-rings, House of Elrond, Karningul, Reckoning of Rivendell, Valandil of Arnor

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