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Dates
Immortal. Existed before Arda was created.
Race
Ainur
Division
Maiar
Pronunciation
eh'onweh
Meaning
Unknown1

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  • Updated 5 November 2007
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Eönwë

The herald of Manwë

The herald of Manwë and one of the greatest of the Maiar; he commanded the forces of the Valar during the War of Wrath.


Notes

1

Eönwë's name derives from an earlier form Fionwë. Its meaning isn't just 'unknown' in the sense that its meaning is never explained. Rather, Tolkien himself stated that no Elvish etymology was known, hinting that it derived instead from the native language of the Valar and Maiar.

See also...

Falathar, Ilmarë, Maiar, Morgoth, Sons of Fëanor, War of Wrath

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