Silmo

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Silmo
Vala
Biographical Information
PositionGuardian of Silpion
LocationValinor
AffiliationLórien
Physical Description
GenderMale

Silmo, an Ainu only appearing in the earliest versions of the legendarium, was appointed guardian of the tree Silpion — to be "ever mindful" of the watering of the tree. For this task, he was chosen by the Vala Lórien, who loved the youthful Silmo.[1]

Christopher Tolkien has suggested that the Maia Tilion (a later creation) "perhaps owes something to the figure of Silmo".[2]

Etymology

Silmo is a Qenya name. His name in Gnomish was Thilim (containing the masculine ending -im).[3]

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