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{{Quote|Eönwë, the banner-bearer and herald of [[Manwë]], whose might in arms is surpassed by none in [[Arda]].|''[[The Silmarillion]]'', "[[Valaquenta]] | <center>{{Quote|Eönwë, the banner-bearer and herald of [[Manwë]], whose might in arms is surpassed by none in [[Arda]].|''[[The Silmarillion]]'', "[[Valaquenta]]"}}</center> | ||
'''Eönwë''' was the banner-bearer and herald of [[Manwë]], and chief of the [[Maiar]] along with [[Ilmarë | '''Eönwë''' was the banner-bearer and herald of [[Manwë]], and chief of the [[Maiar]] along with [[Ilmarë]].<ref>{{S|IIc}}</ref> | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
[[File: | === First Age === | ||
When [[Eärendil]] reached the shores of [[Aman]], it was Eönwë who first greeted him and summoned him to come before the Powers of [[Arda]]. | [[File:Mysilvergreen - Eonwe.jpg|thumb|200px|left|"Eonwe" by [[:Category:Images by Mysilvergreen|Mysilvergreen]]]] | ||
When [[Eärendil]] reached the shores of [[Aman]], it was Eönwë who first greeted him and summoned him to come before the Powers of [[Arda]]. | |||
When [[ | When [[Manwë]] decided to heed the appeal, he gave [[Sword of Manwë|his sword]] to Eönwë<ref>{{WJ|Last}}, p. 246</ref> and sent him to Middle-earth to fight the [[War of Wrath]], leading the [[Vanyar]].<ref name="Earendil">{{S|Earendil}}</ref> It is said that it was Eönwë who overthrew Morgoth.<ref name=PM>{{PM|Akallabeth}}</ref> | ||
When [[Morgoth]] was defeated Eönwë played a key role in the aftermath. He took the two remaining [[Silmarils]] and held them for safekeeping, but when the two remaining [[Sons of Fëanor]] stole them and fled, Eönwë did not allow them to be slain.<ref name="Earendil"/> | |||
==Etymology== | Afterwards, [[Sauron]] paid obeisance to Eönwë and abjured all of his evil deeds. But because Eönwë had not the power to pardon Sauron, he commanded him to return to Aman to receive Manwë's judgement. Unwilling to receive humiliation and sentencing, when Eönwë left Sauron hid in [[Middle-earth]] and fell back into evil.<ref>{{S|Rings}}</ref> | ||
=== Second Age === | |||
At the dawn of the [[Second Age]], Eönwë came among the three faithful houses of the [[Edain]] and taught them many things, blessing them with wisdom and power and longer [[mortality|life-spans]]. | |||
These Edain eventually became the [[High Men]] of [[Númenor]].<ref>{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref> | |||
== Etymology == | |||
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The name ''Eönwë'' is [[Quenya]] in form.<ref>{{HM|Guide}}, entry 'Eonwe'</ref><ref>{{webcite|website=Arda|articleurl=http://folk.uib.no/hnohf/quen-eng.htm|articlename=Quettaparma|authorname=[[Helge Fauskanger]]}}</ref> However the ancient [[Loremasters]] knew no [[Elvish]] etymology of the name, suggesting that it is probably of [[Valarin]] origin.<ref>{{WJ|Author}}; note that the original text discusses the character's earlier name, "Fionwe", which [[Christopher Tolkien]] considers a mistake.</ref><ref>{{webcite|website=Arda|articleurl=http://folk.uib.no/hnohf/Valarin.htm|articlename=Valarin|authorname=[[Helge Fauskanger]]}}</ref> | The name ''Eönwë'' is [[Quenya]] in form.<ref>{{HM|Guide}}, entry 'Eonwe'</ref><ref>{{webcite|website=Arda|articleurl=http://folk.uib.no/hnohf/quen-eng.htm|articlename=Quettaparma|authorname=[[Helge Fauskanger]]}}</ref> However the ancient [[Loremasters]] knew no [[Elvish]] etymology of the name, suggesting that it is probably of [[Valarin]] origin.<ref>{{WJ|Author}}; note that the original text discusses the character's earlier name, "Fionwe", which [[Christopher Tolkien]] considers a mistake.</ref><ref>{{webcite|website=Arda|articleurl=http://folk.uib.no/hnohf/Valarin.htm|articlename=Valarin|authorname=[[Helge Fauskanger]]}}</ref> | ||
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See also the [[Quenya]] ending ''[[-wë]]''.<ref>{{MR|Myths}}</ref> | See also the [[Quenya]] ending ''[[-wë]]''.<ref>{{MR|Myths}}</ref> | ||
==Other versions of the legendarium== | == Other versions of the legendarium == | ||
In earlier conceptions of the legendarium, Eönwë was envisioned as the son of Manwë, but as the concept of the [[Valarindi]] (Children of the Valar) was abandoned, he was turned into Manwë's herald instead. <ref>{{LT1 | II}}, p. 58</ref> In some versions Eönwë | In the earlier conceptions of the [[legendarium]], Eönwë was envisioned as the son of Manwë, but as the concept of the [[Valarindi]] (i.e. the Children of the Valar) was abandoned, he was turned into Manwë's herald instead.<ref>{{LT1 | II}}, p. 58</ref> | ||
In some versions Eönwë was the one who would kill Morgoth for his love for [[Arien]] (previously named ''Urwendi''), instead of [[Túrin]].<ref>{{LT1|IX}}, p. 219</ref> | |||
In early and later versions of the ''[[Akallabêth]]'' it is revealed that it was | In both early and later versions of the ''[[Akallabêth]]'' it is revealed that it was Fionwë/Eönwë who overthrew Morgoth at the end of the War of Wrath, but [[Christopher Tolkien]] removed this reference in the published ''[[Silmarillion]]'', believing that his father intended to diminish his role; however, Christopher Tolkien later felt the omission may have been an error on his part.<ref name=PM/>{{rp|143}} | ||
===Earlier names=== | === Earlier names === | ||
In earlier works, such as ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', his name | In earlier works, such as ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', his name was ''Fionwë'' which translates to "Son", from [[Qenya]] ''[[fion]]''.<ref name=LT>{{LT1|Appendix}}</ref> This possibly alludes to his previous conception as the son of Manwë. | ||
His other early name, | His other early name, ''Urion'', means "He of the [[Sun]]", from ''[[ur]]'' ("the Sun"), ''uru'' ("fire") or ''urin'' ("blazing"),<ref name=LT/> + the masculine suffix ''[[-ion]]''.<ref>{{PE|Eldarin}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Nornorë]] | *[[Nornorë]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:31, 4 March 2024
| Eönwë | |
|---|---|
| Maia | |
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| "Lord of the Eagles" by Tuuliky | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Pronunciation | Q, [eˈonwe] |
| Position | Herald of Manwë Chief of the Maiar |
| Location | Aman Beleriand (during the War of Wrath) |
| Affiliation | Manwë |
| Notable for | Leading the Host of Valinor in the War of Wrath |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Weaponry | Sword of Manwë (during the War of Wrath) |
| Gallery | Images of Eönwë |
- "Eönwë, the banner-bearer and herald of Manwë, whose might in arms is surpassed by none in Arda."
- ― The Silmarillion, "Valaquenta"
Eönwë was the banner-bearer and herald of Manwë, and chief of the Maiar along with Ilmarë.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
First Age[edit | edit source]
"Eonwe" by Mysilvergreen
When Eärendil reached the shores of Aman, it was Eönwë who first greeted him and summoned him to come before the Powers of Arda.
When Manwë decided to heed the appeal, he gave his sword to Eönwë[2] and sent him to Middle-earth to fight the War of Wrath, leading the Vanyar.[3] It is said that it was Eönwë who overthrew Morgoth.[4]
When Morgoth was defeated Eönwë played a key role in the aftermath. He took the two remaining Silmarils and held them for safekeeping, but when the two remaining Sons of Fëanor stole them and fled, Eönwë did not allow them to be slain.[3]
Afterwards, Sauron paid obeisance to Eönwë and abjured all of his evil deeds. But because Eönwë had not the power to pardon Sauron, he commanded him to return to Aman to receive Manwë's judgement. Unwilling to receive humiliation and sentencing, when Eönwë left Sauron hid in Middle-earth and fell back into evil.[5]
Second Age[edit | edit source]
At the dawn of the Second Age, Eönwë came among the three faithful houses of the Edain and taught them many things, blessing them with wisdom and power and longer life-spans.
These Edain eventually became the High Men of Númenor.[6]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Eönwë is Quenya in form.[7][8] However the ancient Loremasters knew no Elvish etymology of the name, suggesting that it is probably of Valarin origin.[9][10]
See also the Quenya ending -wë.[11]
Other versions of the legendarium[edit | edit source]
In the earlier conceptions of the legendarium, Eönwë was envisioned as the son of Manwë, but as the concept of the Valarindi (i.e. the Children of the Valar) was abandoned, he was turned into Manwë's herald instead.[12]
In some versions Eönwë was the one who would kill Morgoth for his love for Arien (previously named Urwendi), instead of Túrin.[13]
In both early and later versions of the Akallabêth it is revealed that it was Fionwë/Eönwë who overthrew Morgoth at the end of the War of Wrath, but Christopher Tolkien removed this reference in the published Silmarillion, believing that his father intended to diminish his role; however, Christopher Tolkien later felt the omission may have been an error on his part.[4]:143
Earlier names[edit | edit source]
In earlier works, such as The Book of Lost Tales, his name was Fionwë which translates to "Son", from Qenya fion.[14] This possibly alludes to his previous conception as the son of Manwë.
His other early name, Urion, means "He of the Sun", from ur ("the Sun"), uru ("fire") or urin ("blazing"),[14] + the masculine suffix -ion.[15]
See also[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Valaquenta: Of the Maiar"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Two. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: The Last Chapters of the Quenta Silmarillion", p. 246
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "V. The History of the Akallabêth"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Akallabêth: The Downfall of Númenor"
- ↑ Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth, entry 'Eonwe'
- ↑ "Quettaparma", Ardalambion (accessed 28 April 2024)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar: Author's Notes to Quendi and Eldar"; note that the original text discusses the character's earlier name, "Fionwe", which Christopher Tolkien considers a mistake.
- ↑ "Valarin", Ardalambion (accessed 28 April 2024)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Five. Myths Transformed"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "II. The Music of the Ainur", p. 58
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "IX. The Hiding of Valinor", p. 219
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, Appendix: Names in the Lost Tales – Part I
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings: Eldarin Roots and Stems", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson)
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