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''Remmirath'' is quite accurately translated with its [[Westron]] name | ''Remmirath'' is [[Sindarin]], being quite accurately translated with its [[Westron]] name "the Netted Stars". The word is composed of three elements: ''rem'' ("mesh") + ''[[mir]]'' ("jewel") + the collective plural suffix ''[[-ath]]''. It has been translated as "group of gems in a net" and "group of jewels caught in a net".<ref name="VT42"/> | ||
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Remmirath is identified as the constellation [[wikipedia:Pleiades|Pleiades]].<ref name="VT42">{{VT|42a}}, pp. | Remmirath is identified as the constellation [[wikipedia:Pleiades|Pleiades]].<ref name="VT42">{{VT|42a}}, pp. 12, 29</ref><ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 24</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:23, 26 October 2021
Remmirath, or the Netted Stars,[1] was a constellation in the skies over Arda.
History
Though not mentioned specifically, Remmirath's origin is likely the same to that of other constellations: it was created by Varda to signal the Elves to Valinor.[2] In the Third Age, it could be clearly seen in the Eastern sky during the autumn.[1]
Etymology
Remmirath is Sindarin, being quite accurately translated with its Westron name "the Netted Stars". The word is composed of three elements: rem ("mesh") + mir ("jewel") + the collective plural suffix -ath. It has been translated as "group of gems in a net" and "group of jewels caught in a net".[3]
Other versions of the legendarium
In the earliest stage of the legendarium, the Pleiades were called Itseloktë ("Cluster of Flies") in Qenya,[4] and Sithaloth or Sithaloctha ("Fly-cluster") in Gnomish.[5]
Inspiration
Remmirath is identified as the constellation Pleiades.[3][6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Three is Company"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Beginning of Days"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 42, July 2001, pp. 12, 29
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Qenyaqetsa: The Qenya Phonology and Lexicon", in Parma Eldalamberon XII (edited by Carl F. Hostetter, Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, and Patrick H. Wynne), p. 43
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "I-Lam na-Ngoldathon: The Grammar and Lexicon of the Gnomish Tongue", in Parma Eldalamberon XI (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, and Patrick H. Wynne), p. 68
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 24
| 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 |
