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01-20-2003, 08:48 AM

Who is referred to by the Elvish name of Elbereth, and what does Elbereth mean?

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Jurion · 01-20-2003, 08:56 AM

Elbereth is the same being as Varda.

From Encyclopedia of Arda

Quote:

Varda: The Queen of the Stars and spouse of Manwë the King of Arda, great among the Queens of the Valar. She set the stars in the sky, for which the Eldar of Middle-earth revered her, calling her by the name of Elbereth.

It means Star-lady in Sindarin

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Iargwath · 01-21-2003, 01:58 AM

Varda Elentári is her full name, Elentári meaning 'Queen of Stars' [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Lily Ahern · 01-24-2003, 12:49 PM

Elbereth means "Queen of the stars" because she created the stars,including the star of Elendil the elves most beloved star, [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Quote:

Here is the light of elendil our most beloved star, may it be a light for you when all other lights go out, namarie

galadriel

*Anuion* · 01-25-2003, 08:30 AM

Hm,

Wassn't she married to Gilthonel or am I mixing up names? They are both in the phraze Gilthonel a Elbereth right?

Greetings,

Anuion

Manwe Sulimo · 01-25-2003, 08:43 AM

Varda was married to Manwë, Lord of the Winds and Lord of the Valar.

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Iargwath Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 236	Varda Elentári is her full name, Elentári meaning 'Queen of Stars' [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ 'I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry'-Psalm 40 My M-e Forum

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Anuion Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: All out trough Arda Posts: 19	Hm, Wassn't she married to Gilthonel or am I mixing up names? They are both in the phraze Gilthonel a Elbereth right? Greetings, Anuion __________________ This is just a temporarely account for until my real one works again. Sorry to it this way. My real account is Helkahothion.

01-25-2003, 08:43 AM	#6
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	Varda was married to Manwë, Lord of the Winds and Lord of the Valar. __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."