Beorn (uncle of Ælfwine)

Beorn was the uncle of Ælfwine/Eriol in earlier versions of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium.
==Biography==
Beorn was the son of Heden, a noblemen of the south of Leithian, and the brother of Eoh.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. I: The Book of Lost Tales Part One, chapter I: "The Cottage of Lost Play" He besieged his brother's home killing Eoh and his wife in the battle.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. II: The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, chapter VI: "The History of Eriol or Ælfwine and the End of the Tales"
The death of Eoh was later avenged by Hengest and Horsa, the sons of Ælfwine/Eriol and Cwén.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. II: The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, chapter I: "The Tale of Tinúviel"
==Etymology==
In Old English the character is called Beorn, meaning "warrior", or Hasen, meaning "iron shore". In Gothic, his name was Bernus, likely a form of the Gothic word baírnus ("bear").
In Early Quenya the character is called Veran or Verain that means "bear", with Beren being its Gnomish equivalent."Sí Qente Feanor and Other Elvish Writings", Parma Eldalamberon, n. XV
==References==
Category:Precanonical Men