Axan

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Axan (pl. axani[1]) is a Quenya noun meaning "law, rule, commandment, primarily proceeding from Eru</ref>Vinyar Tengwar, Number 39, July 1998 p.30</ref>

Etymology

It is said to derive from Valarin akašân meaning "He says".

See also

Inspiration

axan is similar to the ancient Greek word ἄναξ meaning "ruler, lord, king". The Valarin form akašân in the meantime resembles the word akasha, being the aether in Hindu cosmology and mysticism.

  1. ↑ Vinyar Tengwar, Number 39, July 1998 p.23
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