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Dates
Immortal. Came to Middle-earth c.III 1000, and remained there at least until III 3018; his final fate is unknown.
Race
Ainur
Division
Maiar of Yavanna
Order
Istari (Wizards)
Pronunciation
aiwe'ndil ('ai' is pronounced like English 'eye')
Meaning
'Friend of birds'
Other names
Radagast
Titles
The Bird-tamer, The Brown, The Fool, The Simple

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About this entry:

  • Updated 11 April 1998
  • Updates planned: 2

Aiwendil

The ancient name of Radagast

'Bird-lover', the name in Valinor of the Wizard who became known as Radagast in Middle-earth.


See also...

Alatar, Bird-tamer, Heren Istarion, Maiar

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