Cosmology and mythology
Mandos
Namo was an Ainu, a Valar, and one of the Aratar. He dwelled in Mandos, for which he was named Mandos by the Elves. Mandos was the brother of Irmo (Lórien) and…
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Cosmology and mythology
Manwë
King of Arda, King of the Valar, leader of Anuir, husband to Varda, and brother to Melkor. He lived atop Mount Tanquetil in Valinor, the highest mountain in Arda. Manwë means "The…
Cosmology and mythology
Melkor
Melkor was the most powerful among Valar but he turned to darkness and forfeited his name which means "He who arises in Might". He was the first Dark lord, the main antagonist…