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Dates
Raised by the Valar in ancient times, after their removal to Aman in the West
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 halls of Manwë and Varda, were on the mountain's peak
Pronunciation
elerree'na
Meaning
Other names

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Elerrína

Crowned with Stars

Map of Elerrína

One of the many names for the immensely tall mountain better known as Taniquetil, the highest of all the world's peaks. It stood among the Pelóri, the guardian range of Aman. The name Elerrína (meaning 'Crowned with Stars') was perhaps simply inspired by the height of its summit. It might also refer by association to Varda, the Kindler of the stars, who dwelt on Elerrína's peak with Manwë the Elder King.


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Crowned with Stars

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