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symestreem · 03-17-2004, 03:21 PM

Interesting, then, that Gilraen should name her child 'Estel' and not 'Amdir'. 'Amdir' would seem to be more in fitting with her attitude and her hope for her son. 'Amdir' also turned out to be more applicable when referring to Aragorn and his becoming king. That is not to say that 'Estel' is not also applicable. Perhaps it was the elves, though, who gave Aragorn this name, and if they lacked 'amdir', then 'estel' would be the only remaining choice. But I hardly think the elves viewed Aragorn as intervention. 'Estel' is a very odd name for Aragorn!

03-17-2004, 03:21 PM	#23
symestreem Face in the Water Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 728	Interesting, then, that Gilraen should name her child 'Estel' and not 'Amdir'. 'Amdir' would seem to be more in fitting with her attitude and her hope for her son. 'Amdir' also turned out to be more applicable when referring to Aragorn and his becoming king. That is not to say that 'Estel' is not also applicable. Perhaps it was the elves, though, who gave Aragorn this name, and if they lacked 'amdir', then 'estel' would be the only remaining choice. But I hardly think the elves viewed Aragorn as intervention. 'Estel' is a very odd name for Aragorn!