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The '''Flame Imperishable''' possessed by [[Ilúvatar|Eru]] alone, seems to represent the creating spirit or aspect of [[Ilúvatar]]. The power to give life and substance, through it he granted free will and true life to the beings he created. The [[Ainur]] and [[Eä]] were made through it.
The '''Flame Imperishable''' possessed by [[Ilúvatar|Eru]] alone, seems to represent the creating spirit or aspect of [[Ilúvatar]]. The power to give life and substance, through it he granted free will and true life to the beings he created. The [[Ainur]] and [[Eä]] were made through it.


[[Melkor]] was envious of it and sought it in the [[Void]] but the Flame was only with Eru.
[[Morgoth]] was envious of it and sought it in the [[Void]] but the Flame was only with Eru.


Also called the '[[Secret Fire]]'.
Also called the '[[Secret Fire]]'.

Revision as of 15:16, 20 March 2012

The Flame Imperishable possessed by Eru alone, seems to represent the creating spirit or aspect of Ilúvatar. The power to give life and substance, through it he granted free will and true life to the beings he created. The Ainur and were made through it.

Morgoth was envious of it and sought it in the Void but the Flame was only with Eru.

Also called the 'Secret Fire'.