Ilion
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| Ilion | |
|---|---|
| Minya | |
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| "Ilion cradling an infant Ingwë" created with AI | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Birth | Between Y.T. 1050 and 1102 Cuiviénen |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Unknown (descendant of Imin and Iminyë) |
| Siblings | At least one younger brother[1] |
| Children | Ingwë At least one other son[1] |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Ilion |
Ilion was the father of Ingwë, who would later become the King of the Vanyar. He was one of the Minyar, a direct descendant of Imin and Iminyë from eldest son to eldest son, belonging to the fourth generation of Elves (i.e. a great-grandson of Imin).[1]
It is unknown if he joined the Great March or remained in Cuiviénen, where he was born; but as the Minyar/Vanyar were described as most eager to undertake the journey, it is likely he followed his son along with his people.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
According to Paul Strack, the name Ilion seems to be in Quenya, but its meaning is unclear.[2]
Genealogy[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Carl F. Hostetter (ed.), The Nature of Middle-earth, "Part One. Time and Ageing: XVII. Generational Schemes", p. 128
- ↑ Paul Strack, "Q. Ilion m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon (accessed 23 March 2022)
