| Dates 22 May to 1 August on a modern (Gregorian) calendar Race Elves Pronunciation Pronounced like English 'lyre' Meaning 'Summer' Other names Lairë Indexes: Alphabetical: L Time and Calendars About this entry: Updated 10 July 2017 This entry is complete An Elvish name for the season of summer Seasons of the Elves The second of the six seasons that made up the loa, or annual cycle of the Elves, Laer was the Sindarin name for the season of summer. It followed Ethuil (spring) and was followed in turn by Iavas (the harvest season). Laer (known in Quenya as Lairë) was one of two extended seasons in the Elves' calendars. Whereas most of the seasons consisted of fifty-four days, Laer lasted for seventy-two, falling between modern 22 May and 1 August. See also... Ethuil, Iavas, Lairë, Reckoning of Rivendell, Rhîw Indexes: Alphabetical: L Time and Calendars About this entry: Updated 10 July 2017 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2009, 2017. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key. |
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