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In some manuscripts, [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] used the name '''''[[Elenarda (disambiguation)|Elenarda]]''''', the "Stellar Kingdom", for Ilmen.<ref>{{SM|Ambar}}, pp. 240-1, 242-3, 253</ref><ref>{{VT|45a}}, p. 16</ref> | In some manuscripts, [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] used the name '''''[[Elenarda (disambiguation)|Elenarda]]''''', the "Stellar Kingdom", for Ilmen.<ref>{{SM|Ambar}}, pp. 240-1, 242-3, 253</ref><ref>{{VT|45a}}, p. 16</ref> | ||
In the early schematic titled ''[[I Vene Kemen]]'', the middle layer of airs was marked as ''Ilwe'' ([[Qenya]]). | |||
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Revision as of 14:14, 29 June 2014
Ilmen (Q, pron. [ˈilmen]) was a part of the atmosphere that surrounded the world of Arda before the cataclysm at the end of the Second Age. Ilmen formed the outer layer of normal air: unlike Vaiya it only existed above Arda itself. Below Ilmen was the inner air, Vista.
The Moon passed through Ilmen on its way around the world, plunging down the Chasm of Ilmen on its way back.
Etymology
Christopher Tolkien has noted that Ilmen is related to such words as Ilmarë and Ilmarin.[1]
Names
In some manuscripts, Tolkien used the name Elenarda, the "Stellar Kingdom", for Ilmen.[2][3]
In the early schematic titled I Vene Kemen, the middle layer of airs was marked as Ilwe (Qenya).
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", entry ilm-
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Shaping of Middle-earth, "V. The Ambarkanta", pp. 240-1, 242-3, 253
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Addenda and Corrigenda to the Etymologies — Part One" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter and Patrick H. Wynne), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 45, November 2003, p. 16
Middle-earth Cosmology | |
Constellations | Anarríma · Durin's Crown · Menelmacar · Remmirath · Soronúmë · Telumendil · Valacirca · Wilwarin |
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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 · Eä · Timeless Halls · Two Lamps · Two Trees · Void |