Location

The highest of the heavens over Arda

Pronunciation

ee'lmen

Meaning

Probably 'starlight region'

Other names

Menel, Over-heaven, Tarmenel; possibly equivalent or related to the Firmament

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Ilmen

The upper airs of Arda

In Elvish cosmology, the region of pure higher airs, above the clouds, where the Moon and the Sun steer their courses and, above them, the ancient stars look down.

See also...

Hill of Ilmarin, Isil, Over-heaven, The Firmament, Veil of Arda

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