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'''''Ilweran''''' is a [[Qenya]] name for the Rainbow | '''''Ilweran''''' is a [[Qenya]] name for the Rainbow.<ref name=LR1>{{HM|LT1}}, pp. 256, 284</ref> | ||
[[Oromë]] made it as a bridge for the Valar from the hair of [[Vána]], his wife, after the hiding of Valinor. It was called Rainbow by Men, because it shines with colours during rain.<ref>{{LT1|IX}}</ref> | [[Oromë]] made it as a bridge for the Valar from the hair of [[Vána]], his wife, after the hiding of Valinor. It was called Rainbow by Men, because it shines with colours during rain.<ref>{{LT1|IX}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 18:06, 18 August 2020
Ilweran is a Qenya name for the Rainbow.[1]
Oromë made it as a bridge for the Valar from the hair of Vána, his wife, after the hiding of Valinor. It was called Rainbow by Men, because it shines with colours during rain.[2]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The literal translation is "Bridge of Heaven".[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, pp. 256, 284
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "IX. The Hiding of Valinor"
