The Lord of the Rings · Character
Beren
Also known as Beren One-hand
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 14
Beren is glimpsed through the stark epithet One-hand, a name that suggests a life marked by hardship without explaining it. He remains a brief, memorable presence at the edge of a tale.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 14
- Books
- 1
Beren is mentioned briefly as Beren One-hand in a tale told at Rivendell. The text gives no account of his life or the circumstances behind his missing hand, and he has no further described role in the events of the book.
Description
The only physical detail given is that Beren is one-handed. The text does not specify which hand is missing or describe his height, build, age, face, skin tone, hair, eyes, clothing, or other distinguishing features.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Appearances
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