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Elianna · 07-17-2003, 09:05 AM

Tarien,
About Legolas: It is a bit interesting that 'leg' is part of Legolas' name, but I doubt that Tolkien was thinking that when he named the elf prince. His name is translated for us and means 'green-leaf'. This is why Galadriel calls him 'Legolas Greenleaf' in her warning to him about the sea; Greenleaf is NOT his last name.

And I don't think he particularly (sp?) perferred walking. He seemed happy enough with Arod.

07-17-2003, 09:05 AM	#23
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	Tarien, About Legolas: It is a bit interesting that 'leg' is part of Legolas' name, but I doubt that Tolkien was thinking that when he named the elf prince. His name is translated for us and means 'green-leaf'. This is why Galadriel calls him 'Legolas Greenleaf' in her warning to him about the sea; Greenleaf is NOT his last name. And I don't think he particularly (sp?) perferred walking. He seemed happy enough with Arod. __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.