Dates

Created by Varda more than three Ages before the first rising of the Moon and Sun

Location

In the sky, between Remmirath to the north and Helluin to the south

Origins

Made by Varda using the shining silver dews of Telperion

Pronunciation

teloome'chtarr ('cht' represents the sound in German nacht; 'rr' emphasises that the final r sound should be pronounced)

Meaning

'Swordsman of the Sky' (or literally 'heaven warrior')

Other names

Menelmacar, Menelvagor, Swordsman of the Sky; equivalent to the modern constellation of Orion

Note

The name Telumehtar was shared by a King of Gondor who lived during the Third Age (and was presumably named for this constellation); for that use of the name, see Telumehtar Umbardacil

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Updated 12 November 2020
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Telumehtar

An ancient name for the constellation of Menelvagor

An old name given in Quenya to the constellation we know today as Orion. This form was less common than the Sindarin equivalent, Menelvagor.

Telumehtar

An ancient name for the constellation of Menelvagor

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