Dates

Raised by the Valar at the end of the Spring of Arda

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 dwelling of Manwë and Varda, was on the peak of this mountain

Other names

Amon Uilos, Crowned with Stars, Elerrína, Ever-snow-white, Everlasting Whiteness, Hill of Ilmarin, Mount Everwhite, The Mountain, Mountain of Manwë, Oiolossë, Taniquetil, White Mountain

Note

The Holy Mountain of Taniquetil is not to be confused with the Meneltarma in Númenor, which was also known as the Holy Mountain, nor with the Halifirien on the borders of Rohan, whose name meant Holy Mount.

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Holy Mountain

The abode of Manwë and Varda

The Holy Mountain of Taniquetil (somewhat conjectural)

A title for the mountain named Taniquetil or Oiolossë on the borders of the realm of Valinor. The halls of Manwë and Varda were on its summit, and it was known as the tallest of all mountains.

Holy Mountain

The abode of Manwë and Varda

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