A Maia, the vassal of Ulmo, whose province was the coastal waters around Middle-earth. Uinen was his spouse, and he had the friendship of Círdan the Shipwright.
Notes
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The Valaquenta tells us that Ossë was tempted away from Ulmo for a time by Melkor, and at that time he used his power over the sea to create chaos. Ultimately his spouse Uinen brought him back to Ulmo's service. |
2 |
At least, according to The Etymologies (The History of Middle-earth volume V, The Lost Road and Other Writings III The Etymologies). |
See also...
Bay of Eldamar, Bay of Elvenhome, Bough of Return, Círdan the Shipwright, Eldar of Eressëa, Elves, Elves of the Falas, Falathrim, Foamriders, Gaerys, Havens of Círdan, Havens of the Shipwrights, Inner Seas, Isle of Balar, Lady of the Seas, [See the full list...]Lindar, Lords of the Sea, Maiar, Maiar of the Sea, Sea-elves, Sindar, Swan-ships, Teleri of Valinor, Third Clan, Uinen, Uinendili, Ulmo
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