Gnomes - Revision history

Sage at 13:50, 31 March 2013

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−	The term '''Gnomes''' 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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		+	The names of the Noldoli are in the [[Goldogrin]] (or Gnomish) language.

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

Mith: Change disambig template

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J.R.R. Tolkien at 18:27, 19 June 2012

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−	The term '''Gnomes''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien~~\|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''' 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]].

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
−	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").	+	In a letter dating from [[1973]], Tolkien stated that the word ''gnome'' derives from [[Wikipedia:Paracelsus\|Paracelsus]],<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], "[[Elena Jeronimides 14 June 1973]]" (letter)</ref> whom 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>
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		+	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".
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	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 and by the 19th century were depicted dwarf-like.		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 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]]").

	==Other versions==		==Other versions==
	At one time, "Gnomes" also referred to the [[Valar]].		At one time, "Gnomes" also referred to the [[Valar]].
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		+	==External links==
		+	*{{WP\|Gnome}}
	{{references}}		{{references}}
−	*[[Wikipedia:Gnomes\|Gnomes]] in Wikipedia
	[[Category:Elves]]		[[Category:Elves]]

Sage at 10:56, 15 April 2012

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	}}		}}
	The term '''Gnomes''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|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''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|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]].

Sage at 10:54, 15 April 2012

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		+	\|name=Noldoli
		+	\|dominions=[[Kôr]], [[Nargothrond]], [[Dorthonion]], [[Gondolin]], [[Tol Eressea]].
		+	\|languages=[[Kornoldorin]], [[Noldorin]].
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		+	\|distinctions=Great skill with metal and gems, deep knowledge.
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		+	\|members=[[Finwë]], [[Fëanor]], [[Inglor]], [[Beren#Development\|Beren]], [[Turgon]]
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	The term '''Gnomes''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|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''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|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]].

Sage: /* Etymology */

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Etymology

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
−	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")	+	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").
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		+	Cf. also the [[Mannish]] word ''[[nóm]]'' meaning "wisdom".

	==Inspiration==		==Inspiration==

KingAragorn at 15:46, 24 December 2011

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−	The term '''Gnomes''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|J.R.R. Tolkien's]] early work ''[[The Book of Lost Tales ~~Part One~~]]'' 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''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|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]].

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

KingAragorn at 15:45, 24 December 2011

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−	The term '''Gnomes''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|J.R.R. Tolkien's]]'s early work ''[[The Book of Lost Tales Part One]]'' 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''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|J.R.R. Tolkien's]] early work ''[[The Book of Lost Tales Part One]]'' 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]].

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

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−	The term '''Gnomes''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|J.R.R. Tolkien's]]'s early work ''[[The Book of Lost Tales Part ~~1\|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''' was briefly used in [[J.R.R. Tolkien\|J.R.R. Tolkien's]]'s early work ''[[The Book of Lost Tales Part One]]'' 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]].

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

Morgan: Relinked goblins

2011-09-19T16:44:04Z

Relinked goblins

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	==Inspiration==		==Inspiration==
−	A [[Wikipedia:Gnome\|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 and by the 19th century were depicted dwarf-like.	+	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 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]]").