Erulaitalë
From Tolkien Gateway
| Erulatalë | |
|---|---|
| Event | |
| Other names | Praise of Eru |
| Location | Númenor |
| Date | Midsummer |
| Part of | The Three Prayers |
| Participants | Ruler of Númenor and his/her people |
| Description | Ceremony in which the Númenóreans ascended the Meneltarma and made an offering on its summit |
The Erulaitalë was one of the Three Prayers that the Kings and Queens of Númenor and their people made to Eru. It was observed in the middle of summer. The Erulaitalë was a ceremony in which praise was given to Eru for his works. During this ceremony, the ruler of Númenor and his or her people ascended the Meneltarma and made a bloodless offering on its summit.
Etymology
The word Erulaitalë means 'Praise of Eru' in Quenya (from the verb laita-, 'to praise', and the nominalizing suffix -lë).
