Dates

Raised by the Valar at the end of the Spring of Arda

Location

In the Pelóri, the eastern mountain-shield of Aman

Races

Ainur, and later Elves

Divisions

Valar (Aratar); Elves of the Vanyar later dwelt on the slopes of the mountain

Settlements

Ilmarin, the dwelling of Manwë and Varda, was on the peak of this mountain

Other names

Amon Uilos, Crowned with Stars, Elerrína, Ever-snow-white, Everlasting Whiteness, Hill of Ilmarin, Holy Mountain, Mount Everwhite, The Mountain, Mountain of Manwë, Oiolossë, Taniquetil

Indexes:

About this entry:

Updated 23 April 2020
Updates planned: 1

The White Mountain

A name of Taniquetil

Map of the White Mountain

Somewhat conjectural

Somewhat conjectural

A name among Men for Taniquetil, the loftiest of all the mountains of the world. It lay on the eastern borders of Valinor, and on its peak stood the halls of Manwë and Varda.

See also...

Elf-kings, Fragrant Trees, Last Battle, Mountain of Manwë, The Mountain

Indexes:

About this entry:

Updated 23 April 2020
Updates planned: 1

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

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2000, 2018, 2020. 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.