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'''Silmo''', an [[Ainur|Ainu]] only appearing in the earliest versions of the [[legendarium]], was appointed guardian of the tree [[Telperion|Silpion]] — to be "ever mindful" of the watering of the tree. For this task, he was chosen by the [[Valar|Vala]] [[Irmo|Lórien]], who loved the youthful Silmo.<ref>{{LT1|III}}, pp. 73-4</ref>
'''Silmo''', an [[Ainur|Ainu]] only appearing in the earliest versions of the [[legendarium]], was appointed guardian of the tree [[Telperion|Silpion]] — to be "ever mindful" of the watering of the tree. For this task, he was chosen by the [[Valar|Vala]] [[Irmo|Lórien]], whom loved the youthful Silmo.<ref>{{LT1|III}}, pp. 73-4</ref>
 
He wanted to steer the [[Moon]] but could not do it and so [[Manwë]] appointed [[Ilinsor]].<ref>{{LT1|VIII}}, pp. 192-5</ref>


[[Christopher Tolkien]] has suggested that the [[Maiar|Maia]] [[Tilion]] (a later creation) "perhaps owes something to the figure of Silmo".<ref>{{LT1|IIIn}}, p. 88</ref>
[[Christopher Tolkien]] has suggested that the [[Maiar|Maia]] [[Tilion]] (a later creation) "perhaps owes something to the figure of Silmo".<ref>{{LT1|IIIn}}, p. 88</ref>


==Etymology==
== Etymology ==
 
''Silmo'' is a [[Qenya]] name. His name in [[Gnomish]] was '''''Thilim''''' (containing the masculine ending ''-im'').<ref>{{PE|14}}, pp. 12-3</ref>
''Silmo'' is a [[Qenya]] name. His name in [[Gnomish]] was '''''Thilim''''' (containing the masculine ending ''-im'').<ref>{{PE|14}}, pp. 12-3</ref>


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Latest revision as of 09:33, 15 October 2021

Silmo, an Ainu only appearing in the earliest versions of the legendarium, was appointed guardian of the tree Silpion — to be "ever mindful" of the watering of the tree. For this task, he was chosen by the Vala Lórien, who loved the youthful Silmo.[1]

He wanted to steer the Moon but could not do it and so Manwë appointed Ilinsor.[2]

Christopher Tolkien has suggested that the Maia Tilion (a later creation) "perhaps owes something to the figure of Silmo".[3]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Silmo is a Qenya name. His name in Gnomish was Thilim (containing the masculine ending -im).[4]

See also[edit | edit source]

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