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Arien

The Maia of the Sun

Called the Sun-maiden, Arien was a spirit of fire who seems originally to have belonged to the Maiar of Vána. When the Valar set the Sun in the sky, Arien was given the task of guiding its course.


See also...

Anar, Heart of Fire, Maiar, Sun

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