Cosmology
From Tolkien Gateway
Cosmology is the structure of the universe, its creation, and divinities.
Eä was created by Eru Ilúvatar and the Valar in the Ainulindalë. Within it, there is Arda, the world, with its geography and such physical features as the layers of the atmosphere, the Vista, and above it, Ilmen and Vaiya. Above, it was Menel with the stars and constellations.
The landmasses of Arda were encircled by Ekkaia the Outer Sea, and the Walls of Night.
The Ainur govern the world under Eru's mandate.
External links
- The Astronomy of Middle-earth - collection of articles by Kristine Larsen
- Astronomical objects above Middle-earth - Elvish names of celestial terms.
Middle-earth Cosmology | |
Constellations | Anarríma · Durin's Crown · Menelmacar · Remmirath · Soronúmë · Telumendil · Valacirca · Wilwarin |
---|---|
Stars | Alcarinquë · Borgil · Carnil · Elemmírë · Helluin · Luinil · Lumbar · Morwinyon · Nénar · Star of Eärendil · Til |
The Airs | Aiwenórë · Fanyamar · Ilmen · Menel · Vaiya · Veil of Arda · Vista |
Narsilion | Arien · Moon (Isil, Ithil, Rána) · Sun (Anar, Anor, Vása) · Tilion |
See also | Abyss · Arda · Circles of the World · Eä · Timeless Halls · Two Lamps · Two Trees · Void |