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Dates
Established early in the history of Númenor (which was founded in II 32); abandoned on the accession of Ar-Gimilzór in II 3102; reinstated during the reign of Tar-Palantir (II 3177 - II 3255)
Location
The summit of the Meneltarma in the central regions of Númenor
Race
Men (also attended by three Eagles)
Division
Dúnedain
Culture
Númenóreans
Family
Led by members of the royal House of Elros
Pronunciation
erooha'ntaleh
Meaning
'Thanksgiving to Eru'
Other names
Thanksgiving to Eru

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Eruhantalë

Thanksgiving to Eru

The Three Prayers on the Meneltarma

The last of the Three Prayers to Eru said each year by the King of Númenor. The Eruhantalë signified the Thanksgiving to Eru, and was held each autumn.1 At that time the King would ascend the Pillar of Heaven, the mountain of the Meneltarma, accompanied by a silent, white-clad crowd of his people. He would offer the prayer on the mountain's summit, while three great Eagles, the Witnesses of Manwë, hovered overhead.


Notes

1

In A Description of the Island of Númenor (in Unfinished Tales) Eruhantalë is said to have fallen at the end of autumn, but other sources imply an earlier date, placing it at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. Regardless of its precise dating, this prayer of thanksgiving in the later part of the year seems to have been associated with the time of harvest.

See also...

Erukyermë, Erulaitalë, Hallow of Eru, Holy Mountain, Prayer to Eru, Thanksgiving to Eru, Three Prayers, Yáviérë

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Eruhantalë

Thanksgiving to Eru

Dates
Established early in the history of Númenor (which was founded in II 32); abandoned on the accession of Ar-Gimilzór in II 3102; reinstated during the reign of Tar-Palantir (II 3177 - II 3255)
Location
The summit of the Meneltarma in the central regions of Númenor
Race
Men (also attended by three Eagles)
Division
Dúnedain
Culture
Númenóreans
Family
Led by members of the royal House of Elros
Pronunciation
erooha'ntaleh
Meaning
'Thanksgiving to Eru'
Other names
Thanksgiving to Eru

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 29 July 2011
  • This entry is complete

Eruhantalë

Thanksgiving to Eru

The Three Prayers on the Meneltarma

The last of the Three Prayers to Eru said each year by the King of Númenor. The Eruhantalë signified the Thanksgiving to Eru, and was held each autumn.1 At that time the King would ascend the Pillar of Heaven, the mountain of the Meneltarma, accompanied by a silent, white-clad crowd of his people. He would offer the prayer on the mountain's summit, while three great Eagles, the Witnesses of Manwë, hovered overhead.


Notes

1

In A Description of the Island of Númenor (in Unfinished Tales) Eruhantalë is said to have fallen at the end of autumn, but other sources imply an earlier date, placing it at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. Regardless of its precise dating, this prayer of thanksgiving in the later part of the year seems to have been associated with the time of harvest.

See also...

Erukyermë, Erulaitalë, Hallow of Eru, Holy Mountain, Prayer to Eru, Thanksgiving to Eru, Three Prayers, Yáviérë

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 29 July 2011
  • This entry is complete

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2004, 2011. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

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Explore the benefits of using a personality profile to discover yourself and make the most of your career.