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==Other names==
==Other names==
Menelmacar is called Menelmakil in a note to Tolkien's essay [[Quendi and Eldar]] <ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (ed.), [[The War of the Jewels]], pages 359-424</ref>. The word ''makil'' is translated as sword, therefore, Menelmakil means "Heaven-Sword" (It is possible that it may be an error).
Menelmacar is called Menelmakil in a note to Tolkien's essay [[Quendi and Eldar]]. <ref>{{WJ|P4}}, pp. 359-424</ref> <!--The word ''makil'' is translated as sword, therefore, Menelmakil means "Heaven-Sword" (It is possible that it may be an error).
Telumehtar and Menelvagor are also listed as other names, meaning "Warrior of the Sky" and "Swordsman of the Sky" respectively.
Telumehtar and Menelvagor are also listed as other names, meaning "Warrior of the Sky" and "Swordsman of the Sky" respectively.
Other name-forms and names: Menelmakar, see especially the article [[Telimektar]].
Other name-forms and names: Menelmakar, see especially the article [[Telimektar]].-->


==Inspiration==
==Inspiration==

Revision as of 20:01, 31 December 2021

Menelmacar, the Swordsman of the Sky,[1] one of the constellations set in the heavens by Varda to enlighten the awakening of the Elves. It was gathered by Varda from among the ancient stars, set as a foreboding of the Last Battle.[2]

Etymology

The elements of the Quenya name are: menel, "the heavens" and macar "swordsman", therefore "Heaven-Swordsman".[3][4]

Other names

Menelmacar is called Menelmakil in a note to Tolkien's essay Quendi and Eldar. [5]

Inspiration

Menelmacar is identified as the constellation Orion.[6]

References

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 · · Timeless Halls · Two Lamps · Two Trees · Void