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| othernames=Arōmēz, Aldaron, Tauron, Béma, Araw, The Hunter
| othernames=''Arōmēz'' ([[Valarin|V]])</br>''Araw'' ([[Sindarin|S]])<br />''Arum'' ([[North Sindarin|NS]])<br />''Aldaron'' ([[Quenya|Q]])<br />''Tauron'' ([[Sindarin|S]])<br />''Béma'' ([[Rohirrim|R]])<br />The Hunter
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| position=Lord of Forests
| position=Lord of Forests
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| location=[[House of Oromë]], [[Woods of Oromë]]
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| affiliation=The [[Valar]]
| language=
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| notablefor=discovering the [[Elves]]
| siblings=[[Nessa]]
| siblings=[[Nessa]]
| spouse=[[Vána]]
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'''Oromë''' was a [[Valar|Vala]] and one of the [[Aratar]], also known as the ''Huntsman of the Valar'' and the ''Great Rider''.<ref>{{S|Captivity}}</ref>  
'''Oromë''' was a [[Valar|Vala]] and one of the [[Aratar]], also known as the '''Huntsman of the Valar''' and the '''Great Rider'''. He is considered one of the more powerful of the Valar. <ref>{{S|Captivity}}</ref>  
 
==Attributes==
==Attributes==
Oromë delights in hunting monsters and evil creatures, riding on his steed [[Nahar]] and blowing his great horn [[Valaróma]]. He loves [[horses]] and [[dogs|hounds]] as well as all trees and forests. In [[Yavanna]]'s woods in [[Valinor]] he trains his folk and beasts for hunting.<ref name=vala>{{S|IIb}}</ref>
Oromë delights in hunting monsters and evil creatures, riding on his steed [[Nahar]] and blowing his great horn [[Valaróma]]. He loves [[horses]] and [[dogs|hounds]] as well as all trees and forests. In [[Yavanna]]'s woods in [[Valinor]] he trains his folk and beasts for hunting.<ref name=vala>{{S|IIb}}</ref> Oromë hunted all foul beasts of Morgoth, and when he blew his horn all would know that the woods had been purged. Oromë is known for his terrible wrath, in contrast to [[Tulkas]], who laughs often and is rarely angry.
Oromë was the brother of [[Nessa]] and the husband of [[Vána]].<ref name=vala/>


He was the brother of [[Nessa]] and the husband of [[Vána]].<ref name=vala/>
==History==
==History==
During the [[Years of the Trees]], after most of the Valar had withdrawn completely from Middle-earth and hidden themselves in [[Aman]], Oromë was the last who came to Valinor, and even then he still hunted in the forests of Middle-earth on occasion.<ref name=vala/> He visited [[Middle-earth]] during the [[Sleep of Yavanna]], hunting monsters and fell creatures and the shadows fled temporarily until he left.<ref name=s1>{{S|1}}</ref>
During the [[Years of the Trees]], after most of the Valar had withdrawn completely from Middle-earth and hidden themselves in [[Aman]], Oromë was the last who came to Valinor, and even then he still hunted in the forests of Middle-earth on occasion.<ref name=vala/> He visited [[Middle-earth]] during the [[Sleep of Yavanna]], hunting monsters and fell creatures and the shadows fled temporarily until he left.<ref name=s1>{{S|1}}</ref>


Thus, he was responsible for finding the [[Elves]] when they awoke at [[Cuiviénen]], and was the first to name them the [[Eldar]]. Seeking to ensure their safety, Oromë accompanied the Elves from Cuiviénen to Beleriand. Being a powerful huntsman, he was active in the struggles against [[Morgoth]].
Thus, he was responsible for finding the [[Elves]] when they awoke at [[Cuiviénen]], and was the first to name them the [[Eldar]]. Seeking to ensure their safety, Oromë accompanied the Elves from Cuiviénen to Beleriand. Being a powerful huntsman, he was active in the struggles against [[Morgoth]], who feared Oromë in his anger.  


Because Oromë was the only Vala who travelled in [[Middle-earth]] during the [[Elder Days]], it was believed, even during the [[Third Age]] that the wild [[cows|oxen]] found near the [[Sea of Rhun]] descended from his [[Kine of Araw|Kine]].<ref>{{App|South}}</ref>  
Because Oromë was the only Vala who travelled in [[Middle-earth]] during the [[Elder Days]], it was believed, even during the [[Third Age]] that the wild [[cows|oxen]] found near the [[Sea of Rhun]] descended from his [[Kine of Araw|Kine]].<ref>{{App|South}}</ref>  
'''''Béma''''' was the name used by the [[Northmen]] for Oromë. As the great huntsman and horseman of the Valar, he and his steed Nahar were known to the horse-loving people of [[Rohan]], who claimed that their great horses, the [[Mearas]], had ancestors brought out of [[Aman|the West]] by Béma himself.<ref>{{App|Eorl}}</ref>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name ''Oromë'' is said to be derived from his [[Valarin]] name '''''Arōmēz'''''.<ref>{{WJ|AD1}}</ref>  
The name ''Oromë'' is said to be derived from his [[Valarin]] name '''''Arōmēz'''''.<ref name=Quendi>{{WJ|AD1}}, p. 400</ref>  


His name is translated as "Horn-blowing" and "Sound of Horns".<ref>{{PE|21}}, pp. 82, 85</ref>
His name is translated as "Horn-blowing" and "Sound of Horns".<ref>{{PE|21}}, pp. 82, 85</ref>


'''''Araw''''' ({{IPA|[ˈaraʊ]}}) was the [[Sindarin]] form of the name of the Oromë.<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 96</ref><ref>{{VT|39a}}, p. 10</ref>
===Other names===
'''''Araw''''' was the [[Sindarin]] form of the name of the Oromë,<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 96</ref><ref>{{VT|39a}}, p. 10</ref> while its [[North Sindarin]] form was '''''Arum'''''.<ref name=Quendi></ref>  


'''''Tauron''''' was an epithet used by the [[Sindar]] for Oromë.<ref name=IIb/><ref name=PM/> In the ''[[Valaquenta]]'', ''Tauron'' is translated as "Lord of Forests".<ref name=IIb/> Another translation is "The Forester".<ref>{{S|Index}}</ref><ref name=PM>{{PM|XI}}, p. 358 (note 21)</ref> The language, to which the name pertains, remains non-explicit in [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]'s texts:
'''''Tauron''''' was an epithet used by the [[Sindar]] for Oromë.<ref name=Index>{{S|Index}}</ref><ref name=PM/> In the ''[[Valaquenta]]'', ''Tauron'' is translated as "Lord of Forests".<ref name=Index/> Another translation is "The Forester".<ref>{{S|Index}}</ref><ref name=PM>{{PM|XI}}, p. 358 (note 21)</ref> The language, to which the name pertains, remains non-explicit in [[Tolkien]]'s texts:
#[[Quenya]] word? The root of the word could be ''[[taure]]'' ("great wood") plus the ending ''[[-on]]''. The name would thus have the sense "One of forests".<ref>Suggestion by [[User:Sage]]</ref>
#[[Quenya]] word? The root of the word could be ''[[taure]]'' ("great wood") plus the ending ''[[-on]]''. The name would thus have the sense "One of forests".<ref>Suggestion by [[User:Sage]]</ref>
#[[Sindarin]] word? This would be suggested by its usage among the Sindar and by the [[Noldorin]] form it replaced (see below).
#[[Sindarin]] word? This would be suggested by its usage among the Sindar and by the [[Noldorin]] form it replaced (see below).
'''''Béma''''' was the name used by the [[Northmen]] for Oromë. As the great huntsman and horseman of the Valar, he and his steed Nahar were known to the horse-loving people of [[Rohan]], who claimed that their great horses, the [[Mearas]], had ancestors brought out of [[Aman|the West]] by Béma himself.<ref>{{App|Eorl}}</ref>
The name ''Béma'' is also from the [[Rohirric|tongue of Rohan]] ([[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] was inspired by the [[Old English]] word ''[[Wiktionary:beme|béme]]'' "trumpet").<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 153</ref>


Tolkien used at least two earlier forms of the by-name ''Tauron'':
Tolkien used at least two earlier forms of the by-name ''Tauron'':
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#''Tauros'' - the form ''Tauron'' replaced - is a [[Noldorin]] word defined in the ''[[The Etymologies|Etymologies]]'' as meaning "Forest-Dread" ([[Sundocarme|roots]] [[TAW|TÁWAR]] + [[GOS]]).<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 391</ref>
#''Tauros'' - the form ''Tauron'' replaced - is a [[Noldorin]] word defined in the ''[[The Etymologies|Etymologies]]'' as meaning "Forest-Dread" ([[Sundocarme|roots]] [[TAW|TÁWAR]] + [[GOS]]).<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 391</ref>


The name ''Béma'' is from the [[Rohirric|tongue of Rohan]] ([[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] was inspired by the [[Old English]] word ''[[Wiktionary:beme|béme]]'' "trumpet").<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 153</ref>
In [[Eriol]]'s [[Old English]] translations, Oromë is referred to as ''Wáðfréa'' "Huntinglord", ''Huntena  fréa'' "Hunting  Lord and Lord of  Hunters" and ''Wealdafréa'' "Lord of Forests". The name ''Béaming'' is a translation of Q. ''Aldaron''.<ref>{{SM|QA1}}</ref>


In [[Eriol]]'s [[Old English]] translations, Oromë is referred to as ''Wadfrea'' "Huntinglord", ''Huntena  frea'' "Hunting  Lord and Lord of  Hunters" and ''Wealdafrea'' "Lord of Forests". The name ''Beaming'' is a translation of Q. ''Aldaron''.<ref>{{SM|QA1}}</ref>
==Genealogy==
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{{familytree| | | | | |,|-|-|-|.| | | |,|-|-|-|.| | | | | | |}}
{{familytree| AUL |~| YAV | | VAN |~| ORO | | NES |~| TUL | |AUL=[[Aulë]]|YAV=[[Yavanna]]|VAN=[[Vána]]|ORO='''OROMË'''|NES=[[Nessa]]|TUL=[[Tulkas]]}}
{{familytree/end}}


==Other versions of the legendarium==
==Other versions of the legendarium==
 
In the earliest form of the legendarium Oromë was described as the son of [[Aulë]] and [[Yavanna]] whilst having the daughter [[Nielíqui]] with [[Vána]].<ref>{{LT1|Index}}, p. 288</ref>
In the earliest form of the [[legendarium|mythology]], Oromë was described as the son of [[Aulë]] and [[Yavanna]] whilst having the daughter [[Nielíqui]] with [[Vána]]. Also, he. <ref>{{LT1|Index}}, p. 288</ref>
 
==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Oromë|Images of Oromë]]


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Oromë
Vala
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"Orome Hunts the Monsters of Morgoth" by Kip Rasmussen
Biographical Information
Other namesArōmēz (V)
Araw (S)
Arum (NS)
Aldaron (Q)
Tauron (S)
Béma (R)
The Hunter
PositionLord of Forests
LocationHouse of Oromë, Woods of Oromë
AffiliationThe Valar
Notable fordiscovering the Elves
Family
SiblingsNessa
SpouseVána
Physical Description
GenderMale
WeaponrySpear and bow
SteedNahar
GalleryImages of Oromë

Oromë was a Vala and one of the Aratar, also known as the Huntsman of the Valar and the Great Rider. He is considered one of the more powerful of the Valar. [1]

Attributes

Oromë delights in hunting monsters and evil creatures, riding on his steed Nahar and blowing his great horn Valaróma. He loves horses and hounds as well as all trees and forests. In Yavanna's woods in Valinor he trains his folk and beasts for hunting.[2] Oromë hunted all foul beasts of Morgoth, and when he blew his horn all would know that the woods had been purged. Oromë is known for his terrible wrath, in contrast to Tulkas, who laughs often and is rarely angry. Oromë was the brother of Nessa and the husband of Vána.[2]

History

During the Years of the Trees, after most of the Valar had withdrawn completely from Middle-earth and hidden themselves in Aman, Oromë was the last who came to Valinor, and even then he still hunted in the forests of Middle-earth on occasion.[2] He visited Middle-earth during the Sleep of Yavanna, hunting monsters and fell creatures and the shadows fled temporarily until he left.[3]

Thus, he was responsible for finding the Elves when they awoke at Cuiviénen, and was the first to name them the Eldar. Seeking to ensure their safety, Oromë accompanied the Elves from Cuiviénen to Beleriand. Being a powerful huntsman, he was active in the struggles against Morgoth, who feared Oromë in his anger.

Because Oromë was the only Vala who travelled in Middle-earth during the Elder Days, it was believed, even during the Third Age that the wild oxen found near the Sea of Rhun descended from his Kine.[4]

Etymology

The name Oromë is said to be derived from his Valarin name Arōmēz.[5]

His name is translated as "Horn-blowing" and "Sound of Horns".[6]

Other names

Araw was the Sindarin form of the name of the Oromë,[7][8] while its North Sindarin form was Arum.[5]

Tauron was an epithet used by the Sindar for Oromë.[9][10] In the Valaquenta, Tauron is translated as "Lord of Forests".[9] Another translation is "The Forester".[11][10] The language, to which the name pertains, remains non-explicit in Tolkien's texts:

  1. Quenya word? The root of the word could be taure ("great wood") plus the ending -on. The name would thus have the sense "One of forests".[12]
  2. Sindarin word? This would be suggested by its usage among the Sindar and by the Noldorin form it replaced (see below).

Béma was the name used by the Northmen for Oromë. As the great huntsman and horseman of the Valar, he and his steed Nahar were known to the horse-loving people of Rohan, who claimed that their great horses, the Mearas, had ancestors brought out of the West by Béma himself.[13] The name Béma is also from the tongue of Rohan (Tolkien was inspired by the Old English word béme "trumpet").[14]

Tolkien used at least two earlier forms of the by-name Tauron:

  1. Tavros - the form Tauros replaced - used in such early texts as the Lay of Leithian.[15] The name is Gnomish, defined as "Chief wood fay 'the Blue Spirit of the Woods'".[16][17][note 1]
  2. Tauros - the form Tauron replaced - is a Noldorin word defined in the Etymologies as meaning "Forest-Dread" (roots TÁWAR + GOS).[18]

In Eriol's Old English translations, Oromë is referred to as Wáðfréa "Huntinglord", Huntena fréa "Hunting Lord and Lord of Hunters" and Wealdafréa "Lord of Forests". The name Béaming is a translation of Q. Aldaron.[19]

Genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aulë
 
Yavanna
 
Vána
 
OROMË
 
Nessa
 
Tulkas
 
 
 
 


Other versions of the legendarium

In the earliest form of the legendarium Oromë was described as the son of Aulë and Yavanna whilst having the daughter Nielíqui with Vána.[20]

Notes

  1. The form Tavros cited here from the Gnomish Lexicon, is defined as a "proper name". The form tavros (with a minuscule t) is defined as "forest, wooded land".

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Valaquenta: Of the Valar"
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Beginning of Days"
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Southern Line: Heirs of Anarion"
  5. 5.0 5.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar: Appendix D. *Kwen, Quenya, and the Elvish (especially Ñoldorin) words for 'Language': Note on the 'Language of the Valar'", p. 400
  6. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Qenya Noun Structure", in Parma Eldalamberon XXI (edited by Christopher Gilson, Patrick H. Wynne and Arden R. Smith), pp. 82, 85
  7. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 96
  8. J.R.R. Tolkien, "From Quendi and Eldar, Appendix D" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 39, July 1998, p. 10
  9. 9.0 9.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names"
  10. 10.0 10.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", p. 358 (note 21)
  11. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names"
  12. Suggestion by User:Sage
  13. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl"
  14. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 153
  15. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lays of Beleriand, passim
  16. J.R.R. Tolkien, "I-Lam na-Ngoldathon: The Grammar and Lexicon of the Gnomish Tongue", in Parma Eldalamberon XI (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, and Patrick H. Wynne), p. 69
  17. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, Appendix: Names in the Lost Tales – Part I, p. 267
  18. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 391
  19. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Shaping of Middle-earth, "III. The Quenta: Appendix 1: Fragments of a translation of The Quenta Noldorinwa into Old English, made by Ælfwine or Eriol; together with Old English equivalents of Elvish names"
  20. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, Index, p. 288
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