Mithrim was a land of Middle-earth during the First Age.

Contents 1 Description and Climate 2 History 3 References 4 External link

Description and Climate Edit

Mithrim formed a part of Hithlum, and was the south-eastern corner of it, bordering Dor-lómin to the west, from which it was divided by the Ered Mithrim (Mountains of Mithrim). Mithrim's climate was the same as Hithlum's, the air was cool and the winters were cold but it was a fair land.

History Edit

Here was fought the Dagor-nuin-Giliath (Battle-under-Stars) between the forces of Fëanor and the Orcs of Morgoth.

The area was home to a great lake, the Lake of Mithrim, which was the body of water north of Beleriand where the Ñoldor first dwelt in Middle-earth: the Sons of Fëanor on the northern shore and Fingolfin's host on the southern shore. On FA 7, a council was held here and the Ñoldor chose Fingolfin to be their king.

The Ñoldor dwelt here for a while until their feud was healed, and they removed to other lands. Mithrim was also home to Sindarin elves, who soon mingled with the Ñoldor after they had learned Sindarin.

Later in the First Age Mithrim was ruled by Fingolfin, as it formed the most densely populated part of Hithlum.

References Edit

• The Silmarillion pgs. 106-10, 112, 119, 198 & 238
• The Complete Guide to Middle-earth
• The Atlas of Middle-earth pg. 14

External link Edit

• Mithrim at Tolkien Gateway