The Encyclopedia of Arda - an interactive guide to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien
Dates
Brought to Númenor in the earlier Second Age; lost (east of the Undying Lands) after the Downfall of II 3319
Location
Nísimaldar around Eldalondë in the west of Númenor
Origins
A tree out of Tol Eressëa
Races
A gift from Elves to Men
Division
Culture
Pronunciation
oyolai'reh (ai is pronounced like English 'eye')
Meaning
Other names

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 26 January 2021
  • Updates planned: 1

Oiolairë

Ever-summer

A sweet-scented tree that grew in Númenor, and especially in the western region known as Nísimaldar. It was the custom among Númenórean mariners to have a cut bough of oiolairë placed on the prow of their ship before setting out on a voyage, as a symbol of good fortune.


Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 26 January 2021
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1997-2000, 2021. 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.
Take the Free mydiscprofile Personality Test to discover your core personality and your ideal job.

Which personality type are you?

The Encyclopedia of Arda
The Encyclopedia of Arda
Menu
Homepage Search Latest Entries and Updates Random Entry

Oiolairë

Ever-summer

Dates
Brought to Númenor in the earlier Second Age; lost (east of the Undying Lands) after the Downfall of II 3319
Location
Nísimaldar around Eldalondë in the west of Númenor
Origins
A tree out of Tol Eressëa
Races
A gift from Elves to Men
Division
Culture
Pronunciation
oyolai'reh (ai is pronounced like English 'eye')
Meaning
Other names

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 26 January 2021
  • Updates planned: 1

Oiolairë

Ever-summer

A sweet-scented tree that grew in Númenor, and especially in the western region known as Nísimaldar. It was the custom among Númenórean mariners to have a cut bough of oiolairë placed on the prow of their ship before setting out on a voyage, as a symbol of good fortune.


Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 26 January 2021
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1997-2000, 2021. 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.