The Ainulindalë (Quenya: [ˌai̯nuˈlindalɛ]; "Music of the Ainur") is the creation account in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, published posthumously as the...

became The Lord of the Rings. The Silmarillion has five parts. The first, Ainulindalë, tells in mythic style of the creation of Eä, the "world that is." The...

creation of the universe through a holy music and chanting called the Ainulindalë or "Music of the Ainur". "I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder...

historical. Tolkien gives the fullest account of the creation myth in the Ainulindalë ("Music of the Ainur"). He wrote the original version in the 1930s, calling...

alliteration, rhyme, and rhythm including possibly iambics. This applies to the Ainulindalë, Tolkien's account of the godlike Ainur: It applies, too, to the narrative...

"Tyrant" or "Oppressor". "Morgoth Bauglir" is thus an epithet. His name in Ainulindalë (the creation myth of Middle-earth and first section of The Silmarillion)...

began when the Ainur entered Arda, following the creation events in the Ainulindalë and long ages of labour throughout Eä, the fictional universe. Time from...

Annals of Beleriand. The later Annals of Valinor. The Ainulindalë — an early version of the Ainulindalë (the Music of the Ainur). The Lhammas ("Account of...

"angelic powers" or "gods" subordinate to the one God (Eru Ilúvatar). The Ainulindalë describes how some of the Ainur choose to enter the world (Arda) to complete...

began when the Ainur entered Arda, following the creation events in the Ainulindalë and long ages of labour throughout Eä, the fictional universe. Time from...

ones". The Universe was created through the "Music of the Ainur" or Ainulindalë, music sung by the Ainur in response to themes introduced by Eru. This...

obviously" in the Ainulindalë, but also importantly in the culture of the Elves, the Hobbits, and the Riders of Rohan. The Ainulindalë (Quenya: "Music of...

into fiction. Some works of mythopoeia also feature creation myths: Ainulindalë from Tolkien's The Silmarillion "The Dreaming | Indigenous Beliefs, Creation...

trilogy, which otherwise shows him as a disembodied, flaming Eye. The Ainulindalë explains how the supreme being Eru began the creation with good, immortal...

and Other Writings (1987) 1936–1937 Fall of Númenor, The Lost Road, Ainulindalë, Quenta Silmarillion, Later Annals The Hobbit written and published The...

Tolkien 1954a, book 2, ch. 5 "The Bridge of Khazad-dûm" Tolkien 1977, "Ainulindalë", p. 21. Tolkien 1977 ch. 18 "Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of...

Tolkien's legendarium Kalevala feature Legendarium Cosmological runes "Ainulindalë" Doomed lovers Beren and Lúthien, Túrin and Finduilas Fate of world in...

noted that reflections of the biblical fall of man can be seen in the Ainulindalë, the Kinslaying at Alqualondë, and the fall of Númenor. This pattern...

influenced The Silmarillion; in particular, the fall of man influenced the Ainulindalë, the fighting amongst the Elves, and the fall of Númenor. Tom Shippey...

The Grey Havens. as well as several sets of songs. His third symphony, Ainulindalë, is based on the opening chapter of The Silmarillion, and there is a...

reclaim the Dwarven kingdom of Erebor that Smaug had taken. Tolkien 1977, "Ainulindale" Tolkien 1977, "Valaquenta", "Of the Maiar" and "Of the Enemies" Tolkien...

Meaning The Silmarillion Notes Cosmogony Creation of the world of Arda Ainulindalë Theogony Pantheon of the Valar Valaquenta Cosmology Structure of the...

Christopher Tolkien, to his later regret) 2. "The Music of the Ainur" Rúmil "Ainulindalë" 3. "The Coming of the Valar and the Building of Valinor" Rúmil "Valaquenta"...

Silmarillion", §2 Tolkien 1993, "Myths Transformed", VIII Tolkien 1987, "Ainulindalë" Tolkien 1993, "The Annals of Aman" Tolkien 1993, "The Annals of Aman";...

"Ambarkanta" Tolkien 1987, "The Fall of Númenor", (i) Tolkien 1987, "Ainulindalë" Tolkien 1992, "The Notion Club Papers" Tolkien 1987, "The Lost Road"...

classical antiquity influenced the role of music in The Silmarillion. The Ainulindalë has been thought Christian, but, they argue, the medieval theology of...

the Dark" Tolkien 1954a, book 2, ch. 1 "Many Meetings" Tolkien 1977, "Ainulindalë" Carpenter 2023, #156 to Robert Murray, S.J., 4 November 1954 Carpenter...

Christian influence is the notion of the fall of man, which influenced the Ainulindalë, the Kinslaying at Alqualondë, and the fall of Númenor. Tolkien was influenced...

known as "Nomenclature of The Lord of the Rings" The Silmarillion (1977) Ainulindalë Pictures by J. R. R. Tolkien (1979) – text by Christopher Tolkien. Most...

"Spirit of Fire"; {{Olórin}} "(?)Dreamer"; {{Sauron}} "The Abhorred." Ainulindalë "Music of the Ainur"; Eldamar "Home of the Eldar"; Helcaraxë "Jaws of...