Helluin
Helluin was the name in Middle-earth for the star known today as Sirius, the "Dog Star". It was part of Telumehtar, the name the Elves gave to the constellation Orion.[1][2]
[edit] Etymology
The second element in Helluin is said to be the Elvish element luin ("blue").[3]
[edit] References
- ↑ 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, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, pp. 160, 185, 450
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names"
| Middle-earth Cosmology | |
| Constellations: | Anarríma | Durin's Crown | Menelmacar | Remmirath | Soronúmë | Telumendil | Valacirca | Wilwarin |
|---|---|
| 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 |