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The '''Pelóri''' were the mountain-fence of [[Aman | | image=[[Image:Ted Nasmith - The Shores of Valinor.jpg|300px]] | ||
| name=Pelóri | |||
| type=Mountain range | |||
| location=Easternmost [[Aman]] | |||
| inhabitants=[[Manwë]], [[Varda]] | |||
| realms=[[Taniquetil]] | |||
| description=High coastal mountain range | |||
| othernames=Mountains of Defense, Mountains of Aman | |||
| etymology= | |||
| events= | |||
| references= | |||
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The '''Pelóri''' were the mountain-fence of [[Aman]]. The highest peak of the Pelóri was [[Taniquetil]], on which were the mansions of [[Manwë]] and [[Varda]]. | |||
==History== | |||
The Pelóri were raised by the [[Valar]] to defend against the evils of [[Melkor]] after he destroyed their original dwelling-place at [[Almaren]]. | |||
They were the tallest of all mountains, and the tallest of the [[Pelóri]] was [[Taniquetil]], on which stood the high mansions of [[Manwë]] and [[Varda]]. Behind them to the West, the Light of the Trees shone, but the narrow shores beneath their eastern feet were in darkness. | They were the tallest of all mountains, and the tallest of the [[Pelóri]] was [[Taniquetil]], on which stood the high mansions of [[Manwë]] and [[Varda]]. Behind them to the West, the Light of the Trees shone, but the narrow shores beneath their eastern feet were in darkness. | ||
When the [[Eldar]] came to [[Aman]], the | When the [[Eldar]] came to [[Aman]], the Valar cut a rift in the Mountains, the [[Calacirya]], to let the Light shine through them. In that pass, the [[Vanyar]] and the [[Noldor]] built the city of [[Tirion]], and the Pass of Light looked out onto the [[Bay of Eldamar]] and lit the isle of [[Tol Eressëa]], where the [[Teleri]] dwelt in those ancient days. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name translates as "Mountains of Defense". The | The name translates as "Mountains of Defense". The first element is ''[[pel]]'', meaning "fence, enclosure", and the second element is ''[[orot|or]]'', "mountain". | ||
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[[de:Pelóri-Gebirge]] | [[de:Pelóri-Gebirge]] | ||
[[fi:Amanin Vuoret]] | [[fi:Amanin Vuoret]] | ||
Revision as of 18:53, 19 December 2009
| Pelóri | |
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| Mountain range | |
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| General Information | |
| Other names | Mountains of Defense, Mountains of Aman |
| Location | Easternmost Aman |
| Type | Mountain range |
| Description | High coastal mountain range |
| Regions | Taniquetil |
| Inhabitants | Manwë, Varda |
The Pelóri were the mountain-fence of Aman. The highest peak of the Pelóri was Taniquetil, on which were the mansions of Manwë and Varda.
History
The Pelóri were raised by the Valar to defend against the evils of Melkor after he destroyed their original dwelling-place at Almaren.
They were the tallest of all mountains, and the tallest of the Pelóri was Taniquetil, on which stood the high mansions of Manwë and Varda. Behind them to the West, the Light of the Trees shone, but the narrow shores beneath their eastern feet were in darkness.
When the Eldar came to Aman, the Valar cut a rift in the Mountains, the Calacirya, to let the Light shine through them. In that pass, the Vanyar and the Noldor built the city of Tirion, and the Pass of Light looked out onto the Bay of Eldamar and lit the isle of Tol Eressëa, where the Teleri dwelt in those ancient days.
Etymology
The name translates as "Mountains of Defense". The first element is pel, meaning "fence, enclosure", and the second element is or, "mountain".
