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'''Arda Unmarred''' is a concept in [[Elves|Elvish]] religion and philosophy. It refers to [[Arda]] (the world) as it existed in a perfect state following its creation, as opposed to '''[[Arda Marred]]''', the flawed world as it currently exists. Arda Unmarred was a world not yet tainted by the evil of [[Morgoth]]. This reflects the original intention of the creator, [[Eru Ilúvatar]], and his servants the [[Ainur]]. | {{sources}} | ||
{{quote|Tom ... knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless – before the Dark Lord came from Outside.|[[Tom Bombadil]]<ref>{{FR|Bombadil}}</ref>}} | |||
{{quote|For nothing is evil in the beginning. Even Sauron was not so.|[[Elrond]]<ref>{{FR|Council}}</ref>}} | |||
'''Arda Unmarred''' ([[Valarin|Val]]. '''''Aþāraphelūn Amanaišal''''',<ref>{{WJ|AD1}}</ref> [[Quenya|Q]]. '''''Arda Alahasta''''') is a concept in [[Elves|Elvish]] religion and philosophy. It refers to [[Arda]] (the world) as it existed in a perfect state following its creation, as opposed to '''[[Arda Marred]]''', the flawed world as it currently exists. Arda Unmarred was a world not yet tainted by the evil of [[Morgoth]]. This reflects the original intention of the creator, [[Eru Ilúvatar]], and his servants the [[Ainur]]. | |||
The Elves lament the spiritual and physical corruption of Arda. They live in [[Estel (philosophical concept)|hope]] that one day this damage will be undone and the world will be purged of all evil, restoring it to a paradise state. | The Elves lament the spiritual and physical corruption of Arda. They live in [[Estel (philosophical concept)|hope]] that one day this damage will be undone and the world will be purged of all evil, restoring it to a paradise state. | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[Spring of Arda]] | * [[Spring of Arda]] | ||
* [[Arda Marred]] | |||
* [[Arda Healed]] | |||
* [[The End]] | |||
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[[Category:Concepts]] | [[Category:Concepts]] | ||
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- "Tom ... knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless – before the Dark Lord came from Outside."
- ― Tom Bombadil[1]
Arda Unmarred (Val. Aþāraphelūn Amanaišal,[3] Q. Arda Alahasta) is a concept in Elvish religion and philosophy. It refers to Arda (the world) as it existed in a perfect state following its creation, as opposed to Arda Marred, the flawed world as it currently exists. Arda Unmarred was a world not yet tainted by the evil of Morgoth. This reflects the original intention of the creator, Eru Ilúvatar, and his servants the Ainur.
The Elves lament the spiritual and physical corruption of Arda. They live in hope that one day this damage will be undone and the world will be purged of all evil, restoring it to a paradise state.
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References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "In the House of Tom Bombadil"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar: Appendix D. *Kwen, Quenya, and the Elvish (especially Ñoldorin) words for 'Language': Note on the 'Language of the Valar'"
