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Dates
Created by Varda more than three Ages before the first rising of the Moon and Sun
Location
In the sky, between Remmirath to the north and Helluin to the south
Origins
Made by Varda using the shining silver dews of Telperion
Pronunciation
teloome'chtarr ('cht' represents the sound in German nacht; 'rr' emphasises that the final r sound should be pronounced)
Meaning
'Swordsman of the Sky' (or literally 'heaven warrior')
Other names
Menelmacar, Menelvagor, Swordsman of the Sky; equivalent to the modern constellation of Orion
Note
The name Telumehtar was shared by a King of Gondor who lived during the Third Age (and was presumably named for this constellation); for that use of the name, see Telumehtar Umbardacil

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Telumehtar

An ancient name for the constellation of Menelvagor

An old name given in Quenya to the constellation we know today as Orion. This form was less common than the Sindarin equivalent, Menelvagor.


See also...

Menelmacar, Swordsman of the Sky, Telumendil

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