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Oromë

<p>Oromë was a Vala created by Eru Iluvatar, one of the Aratar, also known as the Huntsman of the Valar as he was a hunter of monsters and fell beasts. Oromë is a mighty lord. If he is less strong than Tulkas, he is more dreadful in anger.(Valaquenta, The Silmarillion) His spouse was Vána.</p>

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