Of Thingol and Melian
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Of Thingol and Melian is the fourth chapter of the Quenta Silmarillion section within The Silmarillion.
Synopsis
The chapter is the shortest of all. It describes first the nature and habits of Melian, a Maia of Irmo. We are told that during the Great Journey the Teleri lingered in East Beleriand while the Noldor were further to the west. Elwë, the leader of the Teleri while visiting his friend Finwë of the Noldor, was lost in the forest of Nan Elmoth and saw Melian dancing.
He remained immobile for the following ages. His followers could not find him so his position was taken by Olwë.