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Dates
Created during the Years of the Trees
Location
The courts beneath the Mindon Eldaliéva in the city of Tirion
Origins
Created by Yavanna in the image of Telperion
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Pronunciation
galathee'leeon
Meaning
Probably 'Tree of radiant silver'
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Galathilion

The White Tree of Tirion

White Trees

The White Tree made by Yavanna for the Elves of the city of Tirion. From it came Celeborn, the White Tree of Tol Eressëa, through which it became the ancestor of all the White Trees of Númenor and Middle-earth.


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