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Argonath (The Pillars of the Kings)
Place in Arda
Aliases
Summary
Statues of Isildur and Anarion, built to honor Gondor's former kings and denote the northern border of Gondor at the time
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The Argonath, also known as The Gates of Argonath or The Pillars of Kings, was a monument comprising two enormous statues carved in the likenesses of Isildur and Anárion, standing upon either side of the RiverAnduin at the northern entrance to Nen Hithoel. It marked the northern border of Gondor, as nearby down south were previous outposts, Amon Hen and the Amon Lhaw.
HistoryEdit
The Argonath was originally constructed about TA 1340 at the order of Rómendacil II to mark the northern border of Gondor, although the realm was greatly diminished in size by the time the Fellowship of the Ring passed the monument on February 25, 3019. Each of the two figures was shown wearing a crown and a helm, with an axe in its right hand and its left hand raised in a gesture of defiance to the enemies of Gondor.
Portrayal in Adaptations Edit
The Fellowship of the Ring (film) Edit
In Peter Jackson's movieThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the Argonath is comprising two large and highly detailed models, which are combined with live action footage and digital backgrounds to convey the proper sense of scale. Unlike in the book, in the movie the Argonath appears to portray Isildur and his father Elendil (shown holding a sword, not an axe, as portrayed during the film's prologue). Anárion was removed entirely from the films. Also seen in the movie is the quarry near one of the statues' feet, which the filmmakers reasoned would be necessary to provide stone blocks for the construction of the statues' uppermost sections.
The Lord of the Rings online Edit
The Argonath also appear in The Lord of the Rings Online, portrayed similarly to their appearance in the Peter Jackson films.
Translations around the worldEdit
Foreign Language | Translated name |
Russian | Аргонат |
Ukrainian Cyrillic | Аргонат |
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'The Argonath' by John Howe | |
General Information | |
Other names | Pillars of the Kings, Gates of Argonath, Gates of the Kings, Gates of Gondor |
Location | Northern end of Nen Hithoel, both sides of Anduin |
Type | Statues/Monuments |
Description | Gigantic figures of Isildur and Anárion |
Gallery | Images of the Argonath |
The Argonath, also known as the Gate of Kings[1] or the Pillars of the Kings,[2] was a landmark on the northern edge of Gondor.
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The Gates Of Argonath Or The Pillars Of Kings
[edit]Description
The Argonath consisted of two enormous rock pillars, carved in the likenesses of Isildur and Anárion facing to the north. Placed upon huge pedestals, each of the two figures held an axe in its right hand and its left hand rose in a gesture of defiance to the enemies of Gondor. The two statues stood upon either side of the River Anduin at the northern approach to Nen Hithoel.[2]
[edit]History
From its earliest days the kingdom of Gondor set part of its northern boundary at the north end of Nen Hithoel.
Centuries later, the son and regent of Narmacil I, Minalcar, led a great force that defeated the Easterlings between Rhovanion and the Sea of Rhûn in T.A.1248. When he returned he fortified the banks of the Anduin and built the pillars of the Argonath.[3]
As the Third Age wore on the power and size of Gondor diminished, leaving the Argonath in deserted lands, not marking her boundaries any more. On 25 February, T.A.3019[4] the Fellowship of the Ring cruised between the pillars on their journey south. Time had blurred their eyes and crannied their brows but the two figures still exuded power and majesty.[2]
[edit]Etymology
The name is Sindarin and is composed of ar 'royal'[5] plus gond 'stone'.[6] The ending -ath is a collective plural, used sometimes (perhaps irregularly) for dual.[7]
![Argonath Argonath](/uploads/1/2/3/7/123712997/785249178.jpg)
[edit]Portrayal in adaptations
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
- The Argonath comprises two large and highly detailed models which were combined with live action footage and digital backgrounds to convey the proper sense of scale. Also seen in the movie is the quarry near one of the statues' feet, which the filmmakers reasoned would be necessary to provide stone blocks for the construction of the statues' uppermost sections.
- Note that in the film, the statues are of Isildur and Elendil (as almost all references to Anárion were cut from the films [note 1]) and the statue of Elendil is holding Narsil rather than an axe.
[edit]See also
Notes
- ↑ In the extended Return of the King film, Denethor says the line 'I am steward of the House of Anárion. Thus have I walked; and thus now will I sleep.'
![Lord of the rings gates of argonath Lord of the rings gates of argonath](/uploads/1/2/3/7/123712997/685389683.jpg)
References
- ↑J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, 'The Departure of Boromir'
- ↑ 2.02.12.2J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, 'The Great River'
- ↑J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, 'The Númenorean Kings', 'Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion'
- ↑J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, 'The Great Years'
- ↑J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, 'Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names', ar(a)-
- ↑J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, 'Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names',entry gond
- ↑J.R.R. Tolkien, 'Notes and Translations', in The Road Goes Ever On (J.R.R. Tolkien, Donald Swann)
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