Erulaitalë
From Tolkien Gateway
| Erulatalë | |
|---|---|
| Event | |
| Other names | Praise of Eru |
| Location | Númenor |
| Date | Midsummer |
| Part of | The Three Prayers |
| Participants | Ruler of Númenor and his/her people |
| Description | Ceremony in which the Númenóreans ascended the Meneltarma and made an offering on its summit |
The Erulaitalë was one of the Three Prayers that the Kings and Queens of Númenor and their people made to Eru. It was observed on Midsummer. The Erulaitalë was a ceremony in which praise was given to Eru for his works. During this ceremony, the ruler of Númenor and his or her people ascended the Meneltarma and made a bloodless offering on its summit.
Etymology[edit]
The word Erulaitalë means "Praise of Eru" in Quenya, from the verb laita- ("to praise") + the nominalizing suffix -lë.
