The Silmarillion (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
- First Published: 1977
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Fantasy
- Time of Work: A mythical past
- Setting: Valinor and Middle-earth, in the world of Arda
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy
- Subjects: Mythology or myths, Supernatural, Other worlds, Religion, Eighteenth century, Good and evil, Rulers, Gods or goddesses, Mysteries, Science fiction, Trees, Russia or Russian people, Precious metals or stones, Gems, Talisman or magical object
- Locales: Middle-earth (mythic), Arda (mythic), Valinor (mythic)
Characters Discussed
Ilúvatar, also known as Eru (the one), his name meaning “father of all.” He is the creator of Ea (the universe) and of Arda (the earth). He first sang into being the Ainur, a race of angelic beings who then helped him to sing into existence the universe and finally the earth. Although all the Ainur (except Melkor the rebel) know part of his thoughts, no single Ainu knows them all; their amazement at his creativity and compassion never ceases, and they love best his newest creation, the Children of Ilúvatar: humanity. All things involving Arda are...
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