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'''Salmar''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈsalmar]}}) made the [[Ulumúri]] for his lord [[Ulmo]], the great conches which produce the music of the sea.
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'''Salmar''' was a [[Maia]]<ref>{{S|Index}}, entry "Salmar"</ref> serving [[Ulmo]]. He followed him to [[Arda]], and made the [[Ulumúri]] for his master, the great conches which produce the music of the sea.<ref>{{S|Days}}</ref>


In the index of [[The Silmarillion]] Salmar is described as a [[Maia]], but it is unknown whether that entry was written by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] or his son [[Christopher Tolkien]]. While there is no other text describing Salmar as one of the [[Maiar]] his status as a spirit who accompanied Ulmo but was not listed amongst the [[Valar]] would make that the logical conclusion.
== Other versions of the legendarium ==
In earlier conceptions of the legendarium Salmar is often called by the title '''''Noldorin''''', and sometimes '''''Lirillo'''''.<ref>{{LT1|Index}}</ref> He was also a [[Vala]], mentioned to be the brother of [[Ómar]].


== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
==Etymology==
In earlier conceptions of the legendarium (see: ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'') Salmar is often called by the title '''Noldorin''', and sometimes '''Lirillo''', and was envisioned as a [[Valar|Vala]] in the service of [[Aulë]].
The [[Quenya|Q(u)enya]] name ''Salmar'' is derived from ''salma'' ("lyre, small harp"). ''Lirillo'' is a [[Qenya]] name meaning "Valu of the Song", containing either ''glîr'' ("a song, poem") or ''lir-'' ("sing") + masculine ending ''[[-illo]]''.<ref>{{PE|14}}, p. 13 (footnote 10)</ref>


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Salmar
Maia
Kent Burles - Salmar.png
"Salmar" by Kent Burles
Biographical Information
PronunciationQ, [ˈsalmar]
AffiliationUlmo
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Salmar

Salmar was a Maia[1] serving Ulmo. He followed him to Arda, and made the Ulumúri for his master, the great conches which produce the music of the sea.[2]

Other versions of the legendarium

In earlier conceptions of the legendarium Salmar is often called by the title Noldorin, and sometimes Lirillo.[3] He was also a Vala, mentioned to be the brother of Ómar.

Etymology

The Q(u)enya name Salmar is derived from salma ("lyre, small harp"). Lirillo is a Qenya name meaning "Valu of the Song", containing either glîr ("a song, poem") or lir- ("sing") + masculine ending -illo.[4]

References

Ainur
Valar Lords Manwë · Ulmo · Aulë · Oromë · Mandos · Irmo · Tulkas · Melkor
Valier Varda · Yavanna · Nienna · Estë · Vairë · Vána · Nessa
Maiar Arien · Blue Wizards · Eönwë · Gandalf · Ilmarë · Melian · Ossë · Radagast · Salmar · Saruman · Tilion · Uinen
Úmaiar Sauron · Balrogs (Gothmog · Durin's Bane) · Boldogs
Concepts and locations Almaren · Aratar (indicated in italics) · Creation of the Ainur · Fana · Máhanaxar · Ainulindalë · Order of Wizards (indicated in bold) · Second Music of the Ainur · Timeless Halls · Valarin · Valinor · Valimar