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Dates
Many of these Elves travelled into the West in ancient times (while others remained in Middle-earth)
Location
The Teleri of Aman dwelt on Tol Eressëa, and later on the shores of Eldamar; those that remained in Middle-earth settled mainly in Beleriand, and also in the Vales of Anduin
Origins
One of the original Three Kindreds who set out on the Great Journey into the West
Race
Elves
Divisions
Falmari, Sindar, Nandor, Silvan Elves
Culture
In Aman, these people formed the Teleri of Valinor; in Middle-earth, they divided into numerous cultures, with the pre-eminent being the Elves of Doriath
Settlements
Alqualondë was the chief city of the Teleri in Aman; in Middle-earth, their major settlement was Thingol's stronghold at Menegroth, as well as the Havens of Brithombar and Eglarest, and many other lesser cities and other settlements
Pronunciation
te'leri (the final i is short)
Meaning
'Those who come last'
Other names
Lindar, The Third Clan
Note
Teleri is a plural term; the rare singular form is Teler, and the appropriate adjective is Telerin

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Teleri

The Third Clan of the Eldar

The third and greatest of the three Elf-kindreds of the Great Journey, from whom the Nandor and the Sindar were descended. The Teleri came last to Aman, and dwelt in Alqualondë on the western shores of the Great Sea.


See also...

Alqualondë, Aman, Amanyar, Ancient Tongue, Battle of the Haven, Bay of Eldamar, Bay of Elvenhome, Calaquendi, Círdan the Shipwright, Eärwen, Eglador, Eglath, Eldar, Eldar of Eressëa, Eldar of the West, [See the full list...]

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Teleri

The Third Clan of the Eldar

Dates
Many of these Elves travelled into the West in ancient times (while others remained in Middle-earth)
Location
The Teleri of Aman dwelt on Tol Eressëa, and later on the shores of Eldamar; those that remained in Middle-earth settled mainly in Beleriand, and also in the Vales of Anduin
Origins
One of the original Three Kindreds who set out on the Great Journey into the West
Race
Elves
Divisions
Falmari, Sindar, Nandor, Silvan Elves
Culture
In Aman, these people formed the Teleri of Valinor; in Middle-earth, they divided into numerous cultures, with the pre-eminent being the Elves of Doriath
Settlements
Alqualondë was the chief city of the Teleri in Aman; in Middle-earth, their major settlement was Thingol's stronghold at Menegroth, as well as the Havens of Brithombar and Eglarest, and many other lesser cities and other settlements
Pronunciation
te'leri (the final i is short)
Meaning
'Those who come last'
Other names
Lindar, The Third Clan
Note
Teleri is a plural term; the rare singular form is Teler, and the appropriate adjective is Telerin

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 4 September 2004
  • Updates planned: 10

Teleri

The Third Clan of the Eldar

The third and greatest of the three Elf-kindreds of the Great Journey, from whom the Nandor and the Sindar were descended. The Teleri came last to Aman, and dwelt in Alqualondë on the western shores of the Great Sea.


See also...

Alqualondë, Aman, Amanyar, Ancient Tongue, Battle of the Haven, Bay of Eldamar, Bay of Elvenhome, Calaquendi, Círdan the Shipwright, Eärwen, Eglador, Eglath, Eldar, Eldar of Eressëa, Eldar of the West, [See the full list...]

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 4 September 2004
  • Updates planned: 10

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

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2004. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.
Discus identifies 27 distinct roles within a team, based on members' individual DISC profiles.