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'''Nessa''' was an [[Ainu]] and a [[Valier|Valië]]. She was the wife of [[Tulkas]] (''Strong Champion of the Valar'') and the sister of [[Oromë]] (''Huntsman of the Valar''). In the "due order" in which the queens of the [[Valar]] were named, Nessa was named last.<ref name=SIIb/>
'''Nessa''' was the wife of [[Tulkas]] and sister of [[Oromë]]. In "due order," Nessa was the last named [[Valier|Valië]].<ref name=SIIb/>  


==History==
==History==
Nessa was lithe and swift of foot and she loved fast moving creatures such as deer. Outrunning them with great speed with the wind in her hair. Nessa wedded Tulkas during the [[Spring of Arda]] and she was known as '''''Nessa the Swift'''''.<ref name=speed>{{S|IIb}}</ref>
Nessa was noted for her speed, swift as an arrow, and ability to outrun the [[Deer|deer]] who followed her in the wild. She was also renown for her dancing ability, as she danced on the ever-green lawns of [[Valimar]].<ref name=SIIb>{{S|IIb}}</ref> She wed Tulkas upon the Isle of [[Almaren]]<ref>{{S|Days}}</ref> in the [[Years of the Lamps|Year of the Lamps]] 3400.<ref>{{MR|P2a}}, 3400</ref>  


Before the destruction of the ''Isle of [[Almaren]]'', the first dwelling of the Valar, Nessa delighted in dancing and would often dance on the great green grass of Almaren.<ref name=speed/> Henceforth, as the Valar had finished with their labours in the creation of [[Arda]], King [[Manwë]] of the Valar ordained a great feast on Almaren. And so the Valar were gathered upon Almaren during the ''Spring of Arda'' fearing no evil; and also, because of the light of the great Lamp ''[[Illuin]]'', they did not perceive the shadow in the far north that was cast afar by [[Melkor]] for he had grown dark as the Night of the Void. What's more, it was sung that on this great feast that took place in Almaren, Nessa wedded Tulkas there at that time where Nessa's sister-in-law ''[[Vána]] the Ever-young'', wife of Oromë, robed Nessa with her flowers.<ref>{{MR|P2a}}<ref/> Thereon, Nessa danced before the Valar upon the green grass of Almaren.<ref>{{S|IIIDays}}<ref/>
Nessa loved to retire to the green swards which her brother, Oromë, had cultivated from the richness of his forest.<ref name=Coming/>{{rp|75}} When creating the forests of Oromë, [[Yavanna]] had planted forest glades with spells so that the glades would always remain green and smooth, and Nessa along with her maidens would dance there as long as [[Laurelin]] was in bloom.<ref name=Coming>{{LT1|III}}</ref>
 
Nessa loved most to retire to the never-fading green lawns later in Valinor which Oromë had cultivated from the richness of all his forest glades. For it was told that Yavanna (Queen of the Earth) when creating the forests of Oromë, had planted there these forest glades with spells so that these glades would always remain green and smooth. There in the fair lawns of Valinor, the Valar's second dwelling, Nessa along with her maidens would dance as long as the great golden Tree ''[[Laurelin]]'' of Valinor was in bloom.<ref>{{LT1|III}}<ref/>
 
==Attributes==
Nessa was noted for her speed, fast like an arrow, able to outrun the [[Deer|deer]] who followed her train even into the wild regions of [[Aman]]. She was also known for her dancing ability, as Nessa later danced on the ever-green lawns of [[Valimar]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
''Nessa'' ({{IPA|[ˈnesːa]}}) is a [[Quenya]] word meaning "young"; in the same text, Nessa has also the name '''[[Indis]]''' "bride".<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, pp. 376-7</ref><ref>{{PE|14}}, p. 14</ref>  
''Nessa'' ({{IPA|[ˈnesːa]}}) is a [[Quenya]] word meaning "young"; in the same text, Nessa has also the name '''[[Indis]]''' "bride".<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, pp. 376-7</ref><ref>{{PE|14}}</ref>{{rp|14}}


The [[Noldorin]] names of Nessa were '''Neth''' (a cognate of the Quenya/[[Qenya]] word) or '''Dineth''', a Noldorin word meaning "bride", related to the Quenya word ''indis''.<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entry NI1</ref>
The [[Noldorin]] names of Nessa were '''Neth''' (a cognate of the Quenya/[[Qenya]] word) or '''Dineth''', a Noldorin word meaning "bride", related to the Quenya word ''indis''.<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entry NI1</ref>


In a later text, [[Pengolodh]] notes that Nessa's name is "not [[elvish]]" and probably represents a [[Valarin]] title, much like the name of her spouse, adopted in Quenya, but there is no record.<ref>{{WJ|AD1}}</ref>
In a later text, [[Pengolodh]] notes that Nessa's name is "not [[elvish]]" and probably represents a [[Valarin]] title, much like the name of her spouse, adopted in Quenya, but there is no record.<ref>{{WJ|AD1}}</ref>
===Early etymology===
Her names were '''Helinyetille''' meaning "Eyes of Heartsease", from ''helin'' ("violet, pansy"), and '''Melesta''', from ''mele'' ("to love").<ref>{{LT1|Appendix}}</ref>
==Other versions of the legendarium==
In ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', Nessa was one of the [[Valarindi]], daughter of [[Orome]] and [[Yavanna]]. Her son with Tulkas was [[Telimektar]].
Nessa was seen at the [[House of Tulkas]] bringing goblets of wine and drinks to his champions.<ref name=Coming/>{{rp|75}}


==Genealogy==
==Genealogy==
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==Other versions of the legendarium==
In ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', Nessa was one of the [[Valarindi]], daughter of [[Orome]] and [[Yavanna]]. Her son with Tulkas was [[Telimektar]].


Nessa was seen at the [[House of Tulkas]] bringing goblets of wine and drinks to his champions.<ref>{{LT1|III}}, p. 75</ref>
===Early etymology===
Her names were '''Helinyetille''' meaning "Eyes of Heartsease", from ''helin'' ("violet, pansy"), and '''Melesta''', from ''mele'' ("to love").<ref>{{LT1|Appendix}}</ref>
=== Early genealogy ===
=== Early genealogy ===
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Nessa
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"Nessa" by Elena Kukanova
Biographical Information
TitlesThe Dancer, The Swift
LocationValinor
Family
SiblingsOromë
SpouseTulkas
Physical Description
GenderFemale
GalleryImages of Nessa

Nessa was the wife of Tulkas and sister of Oromë. In "due order," Nessa was the last named Valië.[1]

History

Nessa was noted for her speed, swift as an arrow, and ability to outrun the deer who followed her in the wild. She was also renown for her dancing ability, as she danced on the ever-green lawns of Valimar.[1] She wed Tulkas upon the Isle of Almaren[2] in the Year of the Lamps 3400.[3]

Nessa loved to retire to the green swards which her brother, Oromë, had cultivated from the richness of his forest.[4]:75 When creating the forests of Oromë, Yavanna had planted forest glades with spells so that the glades would always remain green and smooth, and Nessa along with her maidens would dance there as long as Laurelin was in bloom.[4]

Etymology

Nessa ([ˈnesːa]) is a Quenya word meaning "young"; in the same text, Nessa has also the name Indis "bride".[5][6]:14

The Noldorin names of Nessa were Neth (a cognate of the Quenya/Qenya word) or Dineth, a Noldorin word meaning "bride", related to the Quenya word indis.[7]

In a later text, Pengolodh notes that Nessa's name is "not elvish" and probably represents a Valarin title, much like the name of her spouse, adopted in Quenya, but there is no record.[8]

Early etymology

Her names were Helinyetille meaning "Eyes of Heartsease", from helin ("violet, pansy"), and Melesta, from mele ("to love").[9]

Other versions of the legendarium

In The Book of Lost Tales, Nessa was one of the Valarindi, daughter of Orome and Yavanna. Her son with Tulkas was Telimektar.

Nessa was seen at the House of Tulkas bringing goblets of wine and drinks to his champions.[4]:75

Genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aulë
 
Yavanna
 
Vána
 
Oromë
 
NESSA
 
Tulkas
 
 
 
 


Early genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
Aulë
 
Yavanna
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vána
 
Oromë
 
NESSA
 
Tulkas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nielíqui
 
 
 
 
 
Telimektar
 
 
 
 


References