Olórin
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Template:Youmay Olórin (pron. [oˈloːrin]), Gandalf's original name in Valinor[1], was a Maia[2].
Etymology
Olórin is Quenya and its meaning is associated with dreams (from olor, meaning "dream" or "vision / of mind").[3][4]
Other versions of the Legendarium
In a draft manuscript of The Lord of the Rings, occurs the spelling Olórion.[5]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Window on the West"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Valaquenta: Account of the Valar and Maiar According to the Lore of the Eldar": "Of the Maiar"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Istari"
- ↑ 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. 88
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Two: The Ring Goes East", "V. Faramir"
