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The '''''Erukyermë''''' was one of the [[Three Prayers]] held on the summit of the [[Meneltarma]] in [[Númenor]] (the others being the ''[[Erulaitalë]]'' and the ''[[Eruhantalë]]''). The ''Erukyermë'' was held at the beginning of each spring. The ruling [[King of Númenor|King]] or [[Ruling Queen of Númenor|Queen]], followed by a silent crowd, would climb the mountain on foot, and at its peak utter a prayer for the approaching year. Traditionally, three [[Eagles]], known by the [[Númenóreans]] as the [[Witnesses of Manwë]], would hover over the King and his people at this time.<ref>{{UT|Numenor}}</ref>
The '''''Erukyermë''''' was one of the [[Three Prayers]] held on the summit of the [[Meneltarma]] in [[Númenor]] (the others being the ''[[Erulaitalë]]'' and the ''[[Eruhantalë]]''). The ''Erukyermë'' was held at the beginning of each spring. The ruling [[King of Númenor|King]] or [[Ruling Queen of Númenor|Queen]], followed by a silent crowd, would climb the mountain on foot, and at its peak utter a prayer for the approaching year. Traditionally, three [[Eagles]], known by the [[Númenóreans]] as the [[Witnesses of Manwë]], would hover over the King and his people at this time.<ref>{{UT|Numenor}}</ref>


It was just after the ''Erukyermë'' of [[Second Age 883|883]] that [[Tar-Meneldur]], the sixth King of Númenor, surrendered the [[Sceptre]] to his son [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]].<ref name=Ald>{{UT|Aldarion}} (note 16)</ref>
It was just after the ''Erukyermë'' of {{SA|883}} that [[Tar-Meneldur]], the sixth King of Númenor, surrendered the [[Sceptre]] to his son [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]].<ref name=Ald>{{UT|Aldarion}} (note 16)</ref>
 
Since Erukyermë marked the beginning of a new year, this points to the existence of a separate calendar for religious purposes, beginning at vernal equinox. For civil matters the [[Edain]] started the year in the middle of winter, just after ''[[Yule]]'', a tradition attested as far back as the [[First Age]].<ref>{{App|D2}}</ref>


Since Erukyermë marked the beginning of a new year, this points to the existence of a separate calendar for religious purposes, beginning at vernal equinox. For civil matters the [[Edain]] started the year in the middle of winter, just after ''[[Yule]]'', a tradition attested as far back as the [[First Age]].{{fact}}
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
''Erukyermë'' means "Prayer to Eru" in [[Quenya]] (cf. ''[[kyermë]]'').<ref name=Ald/>
''Erukyermë'' means "Prayer to Eru" in [[Quenya]] (cf. ''[[kyermë]]'').<ref name=Ald/>
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Three Prayers]]
* ''[[Erulaitalë]]''
* ''[[Erulaitalë]]''
* ''[[Eruhantalë]]''
* ''[[Eruhantalë]]''
* [[Witnesses of Manwë]]
 
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Latest revision as of 14:56, 31 July 2023

The Erukyermë was one of the Three Prayers held on the summit of the Meneltarma in Númenor (the others being the Erulaitalë and the Eruhantalë). The Erukyermë was held at the beginning of each spring. The ruling King or Queen, followed by a silent crowd, would climb the mountain on foot, and at its peak utter a prayer for the approaching year. Traditionally, three Eagles, known by the Númenóreans as the Witnesses of Manwë, would hover over the King and his people at this time.[1]

It was just after the Erukyermë of S.A. 883 that Tar-Meneldur, the sixth King of Númenor, surrendered the Sceptre to his son Aldarion.[2]

Since Erukyermë marked the beginning of a new year, this points to the existence of a separate calendar for religious purposes, beginning at vernal equinox. For civil matters the Edain started the year in the middle of winter, just after Yule, a tradition attested as far back as the First Age.[3]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Erukyermë means "Prayer to Eru" in Quenya (cf. kyermë).[2]

A misreading of hy has been suggested, but the text is a typescript.[4]

See also[edit | edit source]

References

Númenor
Andor · Atalantë · Elenna · Mar-nu-Falmar · Númenórë · Westernesse
Regions Andustar · Arandor · Emerië · Forostar · Hyarastorni · Hyarnustar · Hyarrostar · Mittalmar · Nísimaldar · Orrostar
Towns and cities Almaida · Andúnië · Armenelos · Eldalondë · Moriondë · Nindamos · Ondosto · Rómenna
Buildings Calmindon · Eämbar · King's Court · Temple · White House of Erendis
Natural features Bay of Eldanna · Bay of Rómenna · Firth of Rómenna · Hallow of Eru · Meneltarma (mountain) · Nísinen (lake) · North Cape · Nunduinë (river) · Oromet (mountain) · Siril (river) · Sorontil (mountain) · Tarmasundar (ridges) · Tompollë
Plants and trees Fragrant Trees · Lairelossë · Laurinquë · Lavaralda · Nessamelda · Nimloth · Oiolairë · Taniquelassë · Vardarianna · Yavannamírë
Heirlooms Aranrúth · Bow of Bregor · Dramborleg · Elendilmir · Narsil · Palantíri · Ring of Barahir · Sceptre of Annúminas · Sceptre of Númenor · Tile and Textiles · Helmet
Concepts Adûnaic · Ban of the Valar · Council of the Sceptre · Downfall of Númenor · Great Bear-dance · Heirship · Númenórean Sindarin · Three Prayers (Eruhantalë · Erukyermë · Erulaitalë)
Key people Aldarion · Amandil · Anárion · Captain of the King's Ships · Elendil · Elros (House of Elros) · Erendis · Faithful · Great Armament · Guild of Venturers · Guild of Weaponsmiths · Isildur · Kings and Queens of Númenor · King's Archers · King's Men · Lords of Andúnië · Meneldur · Miriel · Palantir · Pharazôn · Sauron · Silmariën
Main texts The Silmarillion ("Akallabêth") · Unfinished Tales ("A Description of the Island of Númenor" · "Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife" · "The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor") · The Lord of the Rings ("Appendix A" · "Appendix B") · The Nature of Middle-earth ("Lives of the Númenóreans" · "Of the land and beasts of Númenor")