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Dates
Immortal; all existed before the foundation of Arda
Location
For the most part, the Aratar dwelt in Valinor in the West; the exception was Ulmo, who dwelt beneath the seas of the world
Origins
Beings created by Ilúvatar before the making of the world
Race
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Settlements
Associated with the city of Valmar in Valinor; Manwë and Varda dwelt in the halls of Ilmarin on the height of Taniquetil
Pronunciation
a'ratarr ('rr' indicates that the final 'r' should be pronounced)
Meaning
'The Exalted'
Other names
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AratarThe highest of the Powers"Among [the Valar] Nine were of chief power and reverence; but one is removed from their number, and Eight remain, the Aratar, the High Ones of Arda..."
The Silmarillion
Valaquenta Of the Valar The eight greatest of the Valar; Manwë, Varda, Ulmo, Yavanna, Aulë, Mandos, Nienna and Oromë. Though Manwë was held to be the High King of Arda, all these eight were held in equal reverence, and were said to possess a majesty that surpassed even the other Valar. It seems clear from the quotation above that the Aratar were originally nine, and included Melkor (probably as the greatest of them), but he was removed from this 'order' after his rebellion. See also...Aulë, High Ones of Arda, Lords of the Valar, Nienna, Oromë, Powers of Arda, Queens of the Valar, Valar, Valier For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key. |