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  • Updated 16 June 2002
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South-victor

The meaning of the name Hyarmendacil

The translated meaning of the Gondorian King-name Hyarmendacil. It was taken by two of Gondor's Kings to commemorate great victories over their southern enemies. Hyarmendacil I defeated the Haradrim in the twelfth century of the Third Age, while Hyarmendacil II claimed the same title some five hundred years later.


See also...

Ciryaher, Hyarmendacil I, Hyarmendacil II, King of Gondor, Ship-king, Siege of Umbar, Vinyarion

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