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A general name for the Valar, and the literal meaning of that Elvish name. The term is sometimes used in a more general sense to include Melkor, who originated as the most powerful of the Ainur, but became a Dark Lord in opposition to the other Powers.


For a detailed list of the Powers, see the entry for the Powers of Arda.


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