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Ivárë was once a renowned minstrel of the Elves.
History[]
Because he was called "who plays beside the sea" or "piper of the sea", he was likely one of the Solosimpi, the Elves that lived in the shores of Aman.[1] He was counted among the greatest minstrels of the Elves, along with Maglor, Daeron, and Tinfang, and one of the most 'magic' dancers, along with Tinfang and Tinúviel.[2][3]
Etymology[]
Ivárë is his name in Early Quenya, while Ior was its cognate in Gnomish. However, the meaning remains untold.
References[]
- ↑ ""I-Lam na-Ngoldathon: The Grammar and Lexicon of the Gnomish Tongue", Parma Eldalamberon, n. XI
- ↑ The History of Middle-earth, Vol. II: The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, chapter I: "The Tale of Tinúviel"
- ↑ The History of Middle-earth, Vol. III: The Lays of Beleriand, chapter III: "The Lay of Leithian"