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Immortal; existed before the foundation of Arda
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Pronunciation
va'rrda elentah'rri ('rr' indicates that the 'r' sounds should be distinctly pronounced)
Meaning
Varda means 'sublime' (in the sense of 'high' or 'lofty'); her title Elentári means 'star-queen'
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  • Updated 25 July 1998
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The Valar

The Queen of the Stars and spouse of Manwë the King of Arda, great among the Queens of the Valar. She set the stars in the sky, for which the Eldar of Middle-earth revered her, calling her by the name of Elbereth.


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  • Updated 25 July 1998
  • Updates planned: 6

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