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Location
A long range running north to south, between Eriador and the Vales of Anduin
Origins
Said to have been raised in ancient days by Melkor as a defence against the Valar
Important peaks
Passes
The High Pass, The Redhorn Pass; lesser unnamed passes included one above the sources of the Gladden River, and another above the sources of the river Hoarwell; the mountains could also be passed by traversing the Gap of Rohan at their southern end
Other names

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Mountains of Mist

The Misty Mountains of the Hithaeglir

Map of the Mountains of Mist
The Misty Mountains

A name occasionally used for the range more commonly called the Misty Mountains.


See also...

Gladden River

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