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Dates
Erendis lived II 771 - II 985 (214 years); she was known as Elestirnë after her betrothal in II 8581
Race
Division
Culture
Family
Erendis married into the House of Elros
Settlements
Particularly associated with the White House of Erendis in Emerië
Pronunciation
elesti'rneh
Meaning
'Star-brow'
Other names
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Elestirnë

A name of the Lady Erendis

A name and title, more commonly seen in the form Tar-Elestirnë, given to Erendis of Númenor. Elestirnë means 'star-brow', and was a reference to the bright jewel she wore bound to her forehead. This was to become a custom and symbol of royalty among the Númenóreans in later years.


Notes

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Erendis was eighty-seven years old when she received the jewel that gave rise to the name Elestirnë. The timeline for this entry shows the period during which the title was used, rather than Erendis' entire lifespan.

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