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Dates
Descended into Arda at its beginning; banished from the world at the end of the First Age
Race
Settlements
Originally dwelt in Utumno and later, after his Captivity and return to Middle-earth, established himself at Angband.
Pronunciation
me'lkorr (the final r sound should be pronounced, as emphasised by 'rr' here)
Meaning
'(He who) arises in might'
Other names
Titles
Note
Melkor is the true name of the first Dark Lord, and is used for him from his beginning until his theft of the Silmarils; events of that period are described in this entry, but for events after his return to Middle-earth, see the entry for Morgoth Bauglir

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  • Updated 31 January 1998
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Melkor

Mightiest of the dwellers in Arda

Said to be the mightiest dweller in Arda, Melkor was of the same order of the Valar and equal in power to Manwë himself, who was Melkor's brother in the mind of Ilúvatar. While the Valar descended into Arda to order and govern wisely, though, Melkor sought power for himself alone, and sought to bend all things to his own will.

All that the Valar made, Melkor looked to destroy; long before the Elves awoke, he threw down the Lamps of the Valar, destroying their dwelling in Almaren. They removed to Valinor, and fearing for the coming Elves, made war on Melkor and imprisoned him for three ages. By the time he was released, the Elves had come to Valinor; Melkor turned back to his evil ways; slaying Finwë and stealing the Silmarils, he destroyed the Two Trees of Valinor and fled back to his ancient fortress of Angband in the North of Middle-earth.


See also...

Ainur, Almaren, Aman, Anar, Ancient Darkness, Angainor, Angband, Aratar, Arda Marred, Astaldo, Aulë, Aulendil, Avari, Avathar, Awakening of Men, [See the full list...]

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About this entry:

  • Updated 31 January 1998
  • Updates planned: 17

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