Dates A name used by Sauron during the period around II 1200 Race Ainur Division Maiar of Aulë Pronunciation a'rtano Meaning 'High smith' Other names Annatar, Aulendil, Gorthaur, Sauron Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: A About this entry: Updated 4 July 2016 This entry is complete A name taken by Sauron Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV When Sauron planned to ensnare the Elves in the Second Age, he took on a pleasant form and went to them in disguise, offering them the hidden knowledge that would lead to the Rings of Power. The most famous of his aliases in this period is Annatar, 'Lord of Gifts', but other names are also recorded. Among these was Artano, a name meaning 'high smith' that referred to the skills in crafting and making he had no doubt learned from his original master, Aulë the Vala. See also... Annatar Indexes: Alphabetical: A Ainur About this entry: Updated 4 July 2016 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2005, 2016. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Take the FREE myDISCprofile personality test to discover your core personality and your ideal job. |