Lore:Elbereth
Official Lore Entry
Elbereth
Quick Facts
| Dates: | Immortal |
|---|---|
| Race: | An ancient spirit that entered the World at its beginning |
| Division: | Valar |
| Pronunciation: | e'lbereth |
| Meaning: | 'star-lady' |
| Other Names: | Varda |
| Titles: | Elentári, Gilthoniel, The Kindler, Queen of the Stars |
The name of Varda in Middle-earth
A Sindarin name meaning 'star-lady', used by the Elves of Middle-earth of Varda Elentári.
Player Entry
Can also be interpreted to mean 'Star-Queen'. As stated, it is the name given to the Vala whose name in Quenya is Varda. As the dominant elven language of the third age is Sindarin, the various references to Varda are typically as "Elbereth" throughout Lord of the Rings.
- Note: Reference 'Varda' for more detailed information.
Elbereth in Lord of the Rings
- Elves often sought solace against the opression and despair of the shadow by calling out Varda's Sindarin name, 'O Elbereth! Gilthoniel!' as a light in the dark places. According to Aragorn, the name itself has the power to harm, or at least give pause, to the Nazgul. Legolas cried out her name at the passing of a Nazgul in flight, and both Frodo and Sam used it several times in their journey as a ward agianst the shadow, and as defense against the Wraithlords.
- Elbereth was the password Sam and Frodo used in the tower of Cirith Ungol, as they were certain no Orc would ever use the name.
Gilthoniel is Sindarin for 'star-kindler.'
- Entered by Elessar 11-23-08
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