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The term '''Gnomes''' or '''Noldoli''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s early work ''[[The Book of Lost Tales (disambiguation)|The Book of Lost Tales]]'' to describe the race of [[Elves]] that would become the '''[[Noldor]]'''. In those works he borrowed several folkloric names to describe his original creations, like [[Fae]], [[Elves]], [[Dwarves]], [[Ogres]] and [[Orcs#Orcs and Goblins|Goblins]]. | The term '''Gnomes''' or '''Noldoli''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s early work ''[[The Book of Lost Tales (disambiguation)|The Book of Lost Tales]]'' to describe the race of [[Elves]] that would become the '''[[Noldor]]'''. In those works he borrowed several folkloric names to describe his original creations, like [[Fae]], [[Elves]], [[Dwarves]], [[Ogres]] and [[Orcs#Orcs and Goblins|Goblins]]. | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
In a letter dating from [[1973]], Tolkien stated that the word ''gnome'' derives from [[Wikipedia:Paracelsus|Paracelsus]],<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], "[[Letter to Elena Jeronimides]]" (letter)</ref> | In a letter dating from [[1973]], Tolkien stated that the word ''gnome'' derives from [[Wikipedia:Paracelsus|Paracelsus]],<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], "[[Letter to Elena Jeronimides]]" (letter)</ref> who is known to have used Modern Latin ''gnomus'' in a 16th century treatise.<ref>{{webcite|author=Douglas Harper|articleurl=http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=gnome&allowed_in_frame=0|articlename=gnome|dated=|website=[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php Online Etymology Dictionary]|accessed=19 June 2012}}</ref> | ||
The word likely comes from ''genomos'' "earth-dweller". It has a similarity with Greek ''γνώσις'' gnosis "knowledge" which is why Tolkien used it for the wise clan of his Elves ([[Quenya]] ''[[Noldor|Ñoldo]]'' "the Wise").{{fact}} | The word likely comes from ''genomos'' "earth-dweller". It has a similarity with Greek ''γνώσις'' gnosis "knowledge" which is why Tolkien used it for the wise clan of his Elves ([[Quenya]] ''[[Noldor|Ñoldo]]'' "the Wise").{{fact}} | ||
Cf. also the [[Mannish]] word ''[[nóm]]'' meaning "wisdom". | Cf. also the [[Mannish]] word ''[[nóm]]'' meaning "wisdom". | ||
After the flight of Noldoli and slaughter of [[Solosimpi]], the gnomes who stayed in Aman and did not join other tribes were called '''''Aulenossë''''' (''nossë'' "kind, people" is related to ''-nor'' in ''[[Valinor]]'' (root NO in a dictionary of Qenya)<ref>{{LT1|Appendix}}, entries "Aulenossë" and "Valinor"</ref>), the people of [[Aulë]]. He himself called the gnomes who stayed in his palace just Eldar.<ref>{{LT1|VIII}}</ref> | |||
==Inspiration== | ==Inspiration== | ||
A [[Wikipedia:Gnome|Gnome]] is a dwarf-like creature of European folklore, often associated with [[Dwarves]] and [[Orcs|Goblins]]. Traditional Gnomes however were unlike his depiction of his [[High Elves]] | A [[Wikipedia:Gnome|Gnome]] is a dwarf-like creature of European folklore, often associated with [[Dwarves]] and [[Orcs|Goblins]]. Traditional Gnomes however were unlike his depiction of his [[High Elves]]: they were imagined as deformed underground dwellers, and by the 19th century were depicted dwarf-like. | ||
For that reason Tolkien dropped the term since that would confuse the readers. However, other folkloric names like "Elves", "Dwarves" and "Goblins" would persist in Tolkien's writing ever since, although he would be unsure about them (he did replace "Goblin" with "[[Orcs]]" after the publication of ''[[The Hobbit]]"). | For that reason Tolkien dropped the term since that would confuse the readers. However, other folkloric names like "Elves", "Dwarves" and "Goblins" would persist in Tolkien's writing ever since, although he would be unsure about them (he did replace "Goblin" with "[[Orcs]]" after the publication of ''[[The Hobbit]]"). | ||
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In the first Portuguese translation of ''[[The Hobbit]]'', the title of the book is translated as ''[[Wiktionary:gnomo#Portuguese|gnomo]]'', the Portuguese word for gnome. See: ''[[O Gnomo]]''. | In the first Portuguese translation of ''[[The Hobbit]]'', the title of the book is translated as ''[[Wiktionary:gnomo#Portuguese|gnomo]]'', the Portuguese word for gnome. See: ''[[O Gnomo]]''. | ||
==Other versions== | ==Other versions of the legendarium== | ||
At one time, "Gnomes" also referred to the [[Valar]]. | At one time, "Gnomes" also referred to the [[Valar]]. | ||
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| Gnomes | |
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| People | |
| General Information | |
| Other names | Noldoli |
| Locations | Kôr, Nargothrond, Dorthonion, Gondolin, Tol Eressea |
| Languages | Kornoldorin, Noldorin |
| Members | Finwë, Fëanor, Finrod, Inglor, Beren, Turgon |
| Physical Description | |
| Lifespan | Immortal |
| Distinctions | Great skill with metal and gems, deep knowledge |
| Average height | Tall |
| Hair color | Dark |
| Skin color | White |
| Gallery | Images of Gnomes |
The term Gnomes or Noldoli was briefly used in J.R.R. Tolkien's early work The Book of Lost Tales to describe the race of Elves that would become the Noldor. In those works he borrowed several folkloric names to describe his original creations, like Fae, Elves, Dwarves, Ogres and Goblins.
The names of the Noldoli are in the Goldogrin (or Gnomish) language.
Etymology
In a letter dating from 1973, Tolkien stated that the word gnome derives from Paracelsus,[1] who is known to have used Modern Latin gnomus in a 16th century treatise.[2]
The word likely comes from genomos "earth-dweller". It has a similarity with Greek γνώσις gnosis "knowledge" which is why Tolkien used it for the wise clan of his Elves (Quenya Ñoldo "the Wise").[source?]
Cf. also the Mannish word nóm meaning "wisdom".
After the flight of Noldoli and slaughter of Solosimpi, the gnomes who stayed in Aman and did not join other tribes were called Aulenossë (nossë "kind, people" is related to -nor in Valinor (root NO in a dictionary of Qenya)[3]), the people of Aulë. He himself called the gnomes who stayed in his palace just Eldar.[4]
Inspiration
A Gnome is a dwarf-like creature of European folklore, often associated with Dwarves and Goblins. Traditional Gnomes however were unlike his depiction of his High Elves: they were imagined as deformed underground dwellers, and by the 19th century were depicted dwarf-like.
For that reason Tolkien dropped the term since that would confuse the readers. However, other folkloric names like "Elves", "Dwarves" and "Goblins" would persist in Tolkien's writing ever since, although he would be unsure about them (he did replace "Goblin" with "Orcs" after the publication of The Hobbit").
In the first Portuguese translation of The Hobbit, the title of the book is translated as gnomo, the Portuguese word for gnome. See: O Gnomo.
Other versions of the legendarium
At one time, "Gnomes" also referred to the Valar.
External links
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Letter to Elena Jeronimides" (letter)
- ↑ Douglas Harper, "gnome", Online Etymology Dictionary (accessed 19 June 2012)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, Appendix: Names in the Lost Tales – Part I, entries "Aulenossë" and "Valinor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "VIII. The Tale of the Sun and Moon"
