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Dates
I 465 to I 467
Location
A quest from Doriath, passing through Nargorthrond and Tol-in-Gaurhoth, to Angband itself
Races
Men (Beren) and Elves (Lúthien)
Divisions
Edain (Beren) and Sindar (Lúthien)
Family
Beren was descended from the House of Bëor

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  • Updated 21 June 2003
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Quest for the Silmaril

Thingol’s challenge to Beren

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The quest of Beren Erchamion for a Silmaril from Morgoth's Iron Crown, as Thingol's bride-price for his daughter Lúthien. He was aided in the Quest by Lúthien herself, King Finrod of Nargothrond and Huan the Hound of Valinor.


See also...

Camlost, Dark Throne, Dor Firn-i-Guinar, Edrahil, Finrod Felagund, First Age, Hírilorn, Huan, Lay of Leithian, Nargothrond, Ring of Barahir, Sauron, Thuringwethil

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