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Dates
In ancient times, before the destruction of the Lamps of the Valar
Origins
Begun by the coming of the light of the Lamps
Race
Ainur
Settlements
The Valar dwelt on Almaren at this time
Pronunciation
Arda is pronounced 'a'rrda' (the 'r' sound should be pronounced - 'rr' is used here to emphasise this)
Meaning
Arda means the 'Realm' of Manwë

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Spring of Arda

The time when the Valar still dwelt on Almaren

The time, many millennia ago, when the Valar had ordered the world as they wished and rested upon Almaren, and Melkor lurked beyond the Walls of Night. The Spring was marred when Melkor returned to Arda, and ended completely when he destroyed the Lamps of the Valar.


See also...

Almaren, Lamps of the Valar, Middle-earth, Second Spring of Arda, Sleep of Yavanna

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