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In [[I sang of leaves, of leaves of gold|one poem]], the name ''Ilmarin'' is used for [[Valinor]], and in the [[Song of Eärendil]] the name "Hill of Ilmarin" refers to [[Oiolossë]].<ref name=Farewell/><ref name=UI/> | In [[I sang of leaves, of leaves of gold|one poem]], the name ''Ilmarin'' is used for [[Valinor]], and in the [[Song of Eärendil]] the name "Hill of Ilmarin" refers to [[Oiolossë]].<ref name=Farewell/><ref name=UI/> | ||
==Inspiration== | |||
Ilmarin and the throne of Manwë could be inspired in [[Norse Mythology]]: the gods have a dwell called [[Wikipedia:Valaskjálf|Valaskjálf]] in Valhalla, in which Odin has his magic throne, [[Wikipedia:Hlidskjálf|Hlidskjálf]]: | |||
{{blockquote|Another great abode is there, which is named Valaskjálf; Odin possesses that dwelling; the gods made it and thatched it with sheer silver, and in this hall is the Hlidskjálf, the high-seat so called. Whenever Allfather sits in that seat, he surveys all lands.|''Gylfaginning'', §17}} | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 17:40, 18 February 2020
| Ilmarin | |
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| Detail of "Taniquetil" by Ted Nasmith | |
| General Information | |
| Pronunciation | il-mar-in |
| Other names | Halls of Manwë and Varda |
| Location | atop Taniquetil |
| Type | Building |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | Manwë and Varda |
| Events | High feast |
| Gallery | Images of Ilmarin |
Ilmarin referred to the mansions of Manwë and Varda.[1][2]
Description
The domed halls[3] situated on the summit of Taniquetil, the highest peak of the world, from where Manwë here set his throne, and spirits shaped like hawks and eagles constantly came with news of events in Arda. Manwë and Varda "could look out across the Earth even into the East". [4][5]
During the high feast before the Darkening of Valinor, the Maiar, Vanyar, and Noldor sang before Manwë and Varda in their halls.[6]
Etymology
Ilmarin is Quenya[7] for "mansion of the high airs".[1][2] Christopher Tolkien has noted that Ilmarin is related to such words as Ilmarë and Ilmen.[8]
In the poem Namárië, the dwelling of Manwë and Varda is given the Quenya name oromardi "lofty halls".[9][10]
Other uses
In one poem, the name Ilmarin is used for Valinor, and in the Song of Eärendil the name "Hill of Ilmarin" refers to Oiolossë.[9][2]
Inspiration
Ilmarin and the throne of Manwë could be inspired in Norse Mythology: the gods have a dwell called Valaskjálf in Valhalla, in which Odin has his magic throne, Hlidskjálf:
Another great abode is there, which is named Valaskjálf; Odin possesses that dwelling; the gods made it and thatched it with sheer silver, and in this hall is the Hlidskjálf, the high-seat so called. Whenever Allfather sits in that seat, he surveys all lands.
—Gylfaginning, §17
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Unfinished index for The Lord of the Rings", in Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 217
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Notes and Translations", in The Road Goes Ever On (J.R.R. Tolkien, Donald Swann), p. 69
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Valaquenta: Account of the Valar and Maiar According to the Lore of the Eldar"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Beginning of Days"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Darkening of Valinor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 20
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", entry ilm-
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Farewell to Lórien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Early Elvish Poetry and Pre-Fëanorian Alphabets", in Parma Eldalamberon XVI (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, Patrick H. Wynne, Carl F. Hostetter and Bill Welden), p. 97
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