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Arathiriel · 07-17-2002, 12:29 AM

I am currently reading The Silmarillion and I was wondering something about the Valar...

Are the Valar the gods/goddesses of Middle-earth or are they just benevolent beings (with the exception of Melkor, of course) that Eru created to help Him govern Arda?

I noted that Manwë is called the King of Arda and is accepted to be their ruler ( under Eru's authority of course) by all the Valar (minus Melkor) but I am wondering just what ARE the Valar really?

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07-17-2002, 12:29 AM	#1
Arathiriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Blessed Realm Posts: 284	The Valar I am currently reading The Silmarillion and I was wondering something about the Valar... Are the Valar the gods/goddesses of Middle-earth or are they just benevolent beings (with the exception of Melkor, of course) that Eru created to help Him govern Arda? I noted that Manwë is called the King of Arda and is accepted to be their ruler ( under Eru's authority of course) by all the Valar (minus Melkor) but I am wondering just what ARE the Valar really? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ 'I love him. He's like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.' - Samwise Gamgee