Cosmology

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Cosmology is the structure of the universe, its creation, and divinities. For Tolkien, this would be , and within it Arda (our world in a much earlier age). Within Arda ia included geography and such physical features as the layers of the atmosphere. The account of the creation of Eä and Arda is provided in the Ainulindalë. Divinities local to Arda are the Ainur, who govern the world under Eru's mandate.

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Middle-earth Cosmology
 Constellations  Anarríma · Durin's Crown · Menelmacar · Remmirath · Soronúmë · Telumendil · Valacirca · Wilwarin
Stars  Alcarinquë · Borgil · Carnil · Elemmírë · Helluin · Luinil · Lumbar · Morwinyon · Nénar · Star of Eärendil · Til 
The Airs  Aiwenórë · Fanyamar · Ilmen · Menel · Vaiya · Veil of Arda · Vista
Narsilion  Arien · Moon (Isil, Ithil, Rána) · Sun (Anar, Anor, Vása) · Tilion
See also  Abyss · Arda · Circles of the World · · Timeless Halls · Two Lamps · Two Trees · Void