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

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Location In the sky, between Remmirath to the north and Helluin to the south Origins Created by Varda more than three Ages before the first rising of the Sun Pronunciation mene'lmakar Meaning 'Swordsman of the Sky' Other names Menelvagor, Swordsman of the Sky, Telumehtar Indexes: Alphabetical: M Others About this entry: Updated 11 January 2011 This entry is complete The Swordsman of the Sky A Quenya name for the constellation known today as Orion. Menelmacar superseded the older form, Telumehtar (which nonetheless continued in use), and was itself adopted into Sindarin as Menelvagor. The bright red star that formed Menelmacar's left shoulder - today called Betelgeuse - was known in Elvish as Borgil. Menelmacar was one of the brilliant constellations placed in the sky by Varda to bring light to the world in defiance of Melkor. These stars were profoundly significant in Elvish legend: it was said that when Menelmacar first rose in the sky, the first Elves had awoken at Cuiviénen. What's more, the swordsman was said to be a sign of the Last Battle foretold by Mandos, and was even said to represent Túrin Turambar, who was prophesied to return and join the final war against Melkor. See also... Last Battle, Menelvagor, Soronúmë, Swordsman of the Sky Indexes: Alphabetical: M Others About this entry: Updated 11 January 2011 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1999, 2001, 2010-2011. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Explore the benefits of using a personality profile to discover yourself and make the most of your career.

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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

Location In the sky, between Remmirath to the north and Helluin to the south Origins Created by Varda more than three Ages before the first rising of the Sun Pronunciation mene'lmakar Meaning 'Swordsman of the Sky' Other names Menelvagor, Swordsman of the Sky, Telumehtar Indexes: Alphabetical: M Others About this entry: Updated 11 January 2011 This entry is complete The Swordsman of the Sky A Quenya name for the constellation known today as Orion. Menelmacar superseded the older form, Telumehtar (which nonetheless continued in use), and was itself adopted into Sindarin as Menelvagor. The bright red star that formed Menelmacar's left shoulder - today called Betelgeuse - was known in Elvish as Borgil. Menelmacar was one of the brilliant constellations placed in the sky by Varda to bring light to the world in defiance of Melkor. These stars were profoundly significant in Elvish legend: it was said that when Menelmacar first rose in the sky, the first Elves had awoken at Cuiviénen. What's more, the swordsman was said to be a sign of the Last Battle foretold by Mandos, and was even said to represent Túrin Turambar, who was prophesied to return and join the final war against Melkor. See also... Last Battle, Menelvagor, Soronúmë, Swordsman of the Sky Indexes: Alphabetical: M Others About this entry: Updated 11 January 2011 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1999, 2001, 2010-2011. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Explore the benefits of using a personality profile to discover yourself and make the most of your career.