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A classic multi-point compass overlays an archaic map with the words "Forn", "Dún", Harad", and "Rhûn" along the borders under the question "Is Dorwinion A Part of Rhûn?"

Is Dorwinion A Part of Rhûn?

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September 4, 2023April 15, 2024 Michael Martinez 5 comments

Q: Is Dorwinion A Part of Rhûn? ANSWER: Short answer: no, Dorwinion is not “a part of Rhûn”. I received the following question in March […]

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A portion of Pauline Baynes' Middle-earth map showing 'R h û n' down the right side beside the words 'Is Rhûn a Part of Middle-earth?'

Is Rhûn a Part of Middle-earth?

Questions and Answers

June 22, 2012June 16, 2024 Michael Martinez 5 comments

Q: Is Rhûn a Part of Middle-earth? ANSWER: Rhûn is simply the Sindarin (Elvish) word for “east”. It is not the name of a country […]

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