The Encyclopedia of Arda - Elerrína (original) (raw)

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Dates Raised by the Valar in ancient times, after their removal to Aman in the West Location In the Pelóri, the eastern mountain-shield of Aman Races Ainur, and later Elves Divisions Valar (Aratar); Elves of the Vanyar later dwelt on the slopes of the mountain Settlements Ilmarin, the halls of Manwë and Varda, were on the mountain's peak Pronunciation elerree'na Meaning 'Crowned with Stars' Other names Amon Uilos, Crowned with Stars, Ever-snow-white, Everlasting Whiteness, Hill of Ilmarin, Holy Mountain, Mount Everwhite, The Mountain, Mountain of Manwë, Oiolossë, Taniquetil, White Mountain Indexes: Alphabetical: E Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 25 March 2023 This entry is complete ‘Crowned with Stars’ One of the many names for the immensely tall mountain better known as Taniquetil, the highest of all the world's peaks. It stood among the Pelóri, the guardian range of Aman. The name Elerrína (meaning 'Crowned with Stars') was perhaps simply inspired by the height of its summit. It might also refer by association to Varda, the Kindler of the stars, who dwelt on Elerrína's peak with Manwë the Elder King. See also... Crowned with Stars Indexes: Alphabetical: E Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 25 March 2023 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2007, 2021, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Discover how DISC fits together with our FREE and comprehensive Complete Introduction to DISC.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Raised by the Valar in ancient times, after their removal to Aman in the West Location In the Pelóri, the eastern mountain-shield of Aman Races Ainur, and later Elves Divisions Valar (Aratar); Elves of the Vanyar later dwelt on the slopes of the mountain Settlements Ilmarin, the halls of Manwë and Varda, were on the mountain's peak Pronunciation elerree'na Meaning 'Crowned with Stars' Other names Amon Uilos, Crowned with Stars, Ever-snow-white, Everlasting Whiteness, Hill of Ilmarin, Holy Mountain, Mount Everwhite, The Mountain, Mountain of Manwë, Oiolossë, Taniquetil, White Mountain Indexes: Alphabetical: E Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 25 March 2023 This entry is complete ‘Crowned with Stars’ Map of Elerrína

One of the many names for the immensely tall mountain better known as Taniquetil, the highest of all the world's peaks. It stood among the Pelóri, the guardian range of Aman. The name Elerrína (meaning 'Crowned with Stars') was perhaps simply inspired by the height of its summit. It might also refer by association to Varda, the Kindler of the stars, who dwelt on Elerrína's peak with Manwë the Elder King. See also... Crowned with Stars Indexes: Alphabetical: E Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 25 March 2023 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2007, 2021, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Discover how DISC fits together with our FREE and comprehensive Complete Introduction to DISC.