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'''Menelmacar''', the '''Swordsman of the Sky''',<ref>{{FR|I3}}</ref> one of the [[constellations]] set in the heavens by [[Varda]] to enlighten the awakening of the [[Elves]]. It was gathered by Varda from among the ancient stars, set as a foreboding of the [[Last Battle]].<ref name="silm">{{S|3}}</ref> | The '''Menelmacar''', meaning the '''Swordsman of the Sky''',<ref>{{FR|I3}}</ref> is one of the [[constellations]] set in the heavens by [[Varda]] to enlighten the awakening of the [[Elves]]. It was gathered by Varda from among the ancient stars, set as a foreboding of the [[Last Battle]].<ref name="silm">{{S|3}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | |||
== Etymology == | |||
The elements of the [[Quenya]] name are: ''[[menel]]'', "the heavens" and ''macar'' "swordsman", therefore "Heaven-Swordsman".<ref>{{S|Elements}}</ref><ref>{{HM|Guide}}, p. 256</ref> | The elements of the [[Quenya]] name are: ''[[menel]]'', "the heavens" and ''macar'' "swordsman", therefore "Heaven-Swordsman".<ref>{{S|Elements}}</ref><ref>{{HM|Guide}}, p. 256</ref> | ||
==Other names== | == Other names == | ||
Menelmacar is called Menelmakil in a note to | Menelmacar is called '''Menelmakil''' in a note to Tolkien’s essay [[Quendi and Eldar]] (WJ 359-424) on the origin of the Elvish names for Elves: ' ''Telumehtar'' 'warrior of the sky', an older name for ''Menelmakil'', Orion' (Note 15, WJ 411). | ||
Telumehtar and Menelvagor are also listed as other names, | |||
In [[The Etymologies]] (s.v. MAK-; LR 371) the word ''makil'' is translated as 'sword', whereas ''mahtar'' is translated as 'warrior' ( > -''mehtar'' in ''Telumehtar''; -''makar'' in ''Menelmacar'' ). Therefore, the full word means "Heaven-sword". It is possible that the spelling of ''Menelmakil'' may be just an error. | |||
Telumehtar and Menelvagor are also listed as other names, "Warrior of the Sky" and "Swordsman of the Sky" respectively. | |||
Other name-forms and names: Menelmakar, see especially the article [[Telimektar]]. | Other name-forms and names: Menelmakar, see especially the article [[Telimektar]]. | ||
==Inspiration== | == Inspiration == | ||
Menelmacar is identified as the constellation [[wikipedia:Orion (constellation)|Orion]].<ref>{{S|Index}}</ref> | Menelmacar is identified as the constellation [[wikipedia:Orion (constellation)|Orion]].<ref>{{S|Index}}</ref> | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} |
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The Menelmacar, meaning the Swordsman of the Sky,[1] is one of the constellations set in the heavens by Varda to enlighten the awakening of the Elves. It was gathered by Varda from among the ancient stars, set as a foreboding of the Last Battle.[2]
Etymology
The elements of the Quenya name are: menel, "the heavens" and macar "swordsman", therefore "Heaven-Swordsman".[3][4]
Other names
Menelmacar is called Menelmakil in a note to Tolkien’s essay Quendi and Eldar (WJ 359-424) on the origin of the Elvish names for Elves: ' Telumehtar 'warrior of the sky', an older name for Menelmakil, Orion' (Note 15, WJ 411).
In The Etymologies (s.v. MAK-; LR 371) the word makil is translated as 'sword', whereas mahtar is translated as 'warrior' ( > -mehtar in Telumehtar; -makar in Menelmacar ). Therefore, the full word means "Heaven-sword". It is possible that the spelling of Menelmakil may be just an error.
Telumehtar and Menelvagor are also listed as other names, "Warrior of the Sky" and "Swordsman of the Sky" respectively. Other name-forms and names: Menelmakar, see especially the article Telimektar.
Inspiration
Menelmacar is identified as the constellation Orion.[5]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Three is Company"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names"
- ↑ Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth, p. 256
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names"
Middle-earth Cosmology | |
Constellations | Anarríma · Durin's Crown · Menelmacar · Remmirath · Soronúmë · Telumendil · Valacirca · Wilwarin |
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Stars | Alcarinquë · Borgil · Carnil · Elemmírë · Helluin · Luinil · Lumbar · Morwinyon · Nénar · Star of Eärendil · Til |
The Airs | Aiwenórë · Fanyamar · Ilmen · Menel · Vaiya · Veil of Arda · Vista |
Narsilion | Arien · Moon (Isil, Ithil, Rána) · Sun (Anar, Anor, Vása) · Tilion |
See also | Abyss · Arda · Circles of the World · Eä · Timeless Halls · Two Lamps · Two Trees · Void |