Elendë in the
West (somewhat conjectural)
Elendë in the
West (somewhat conjectural)
The region of Aman at the feet of the mountains of the Pelóri where the Elves dwelt, also known as Eldamar and as Elvenhome. Its chief cities were Tirion, where the Noldor and the Vanyar dwelt together in ancient times, and Alqualondë, the Swanhaven of the Teleri.
After the rebellion of the Noldor and the Kinslaying, Fëanor led a great part of the Noldor out of Elendë, north along shorelands scattered with jewels and crystals. His half-brother Finarfin marched with him, but ultimately abandoned the northward journey. He returned at last to Eldamar, where he ruled over the few Noldor that remained in Tirion.
Notes
1 |
In early sources, the name Elendë is translated 'Elfland', using an old ending -ndë meaning 'land' or 'country'. In The Etymologies (in volume V of The History of Middle-earth) it is listed as equivalent to Eldamar or 'Elvenhome'. In this latter case, an exact literal translation is not necessarily intended, but the name still clearly expresses the sense of a homeland of the Elves in the West.
|
Indexes:
About this entry:
- Updated 24 October 2023
- This entry is complete
For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.
Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2004, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.
SHARE
