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<blockquote>''"And last of all the mounting wave... took to its bosom Tar-Míriel the Queen, fairer than silver or ivory or pearls."'' — ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', [[Akallabêth]]</blockquote>
: ''(See also [[Míriel Serindë]])''
<blockquote>''"And last of all the mounting wave... took to its bosom Tar-Míriel the Queen, fairer than silver or ivory or pearls."'' — the ''[[Akallabêth]]''</blockquote>
Tar-Míriel was the only daughter of [[Tar-Palantir]] the twenty-fourth [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]], whom the laws of [[Númenórean]] succession would have made her father's Heir, and therefore the fourth [[Ruling Queen of Númenor]]. On Tar-Palantir's death, however, her cousin [[Pharazôn]] forced her into marriage, and took the [[Sceptre of Númenor]] for himself, becoming known as [[Ar-Pharazôn|Ar-Pharazôn the Golden]].


If Tar-Míriel had become Queen, Númenor may have emerged from under its dark years under the [[King's Men]]. With Ar-Pharazôn as King, however, the land descended farther into corruption. At [[Sauron]]'s persuasion, the King went so far as to lead a fleet against [[Valinor]] itself, and as a punishment the realm of [[Númenor]] was destroyed. Legend says that Tar-Míriel sought to reach the peak of the [[Meneltarma]] before the complete submergence of the island under the sea, but the waters took her as she climbed the slopes of the [[Holy Mountain]].
'''Tar-Míriel''' was the only child of the late-marrying [[Tar-Palantir]], the twenty-fourth [[King of Númenor]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Palantir</ref> By the [[Law of Succession in Númenor|Law of Succession]], established by [[Tar-Aldarion]], she should have become the fourth [[Ruling Queen of Númenor]]. However, after her father's death, Míriel's cousin [[Ar-Pharazôn|Pharazôn]] took her unwillingly as his wife and seized the [[Sceptre of Númenor]] for himself, taking the title of [[Ar-Pharazôn|Ar-Pharazôn the Golden]]. He changed Míriel's name to Ar-Zimraphel.
[[File:Ted Nasmith - Queen Tar-Míriel and the Great Wave.jpg|thumb|left|[[Ted Nasmith]] - ''Queen Tar-Míriel and the Great Wave'']]
Ar-Pharazôn in his pride brought a mighty fleet to [[Middle-earth]] to challenge [[Sauron]] for dominion of the land. Sauron pretended to humble himself before the King and was taken as captive to [[Númenor]]. Soon Sauron had fully corrupted the King and had persuaded the aging king to seek immortality and assail [[Valinor]] itself. The [[Valar]] called upon [[the One]], who cast Númenor into the sea. It is said that Tar-Míriel strove to reach the sacred peak of the [[Meneltarma]] before the inundation of the island, but the great wave swept her away from the steep side of the Holy Mountain.<ref>{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref>


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
Tar-Míriel was a [[Quenya]] name having an approximate meaning of "Jewel-daughter". The [[Adûnaic]] name Ar-Pharazôn gave her is presumably a translation of this. ''Zimra-'' means, disputably, 'jewel', while ''-phel'' is possibly 'daughter'.
Tar-Míriel, a [[Quenya]] name, had an approximate meaning of "Jewel-daughter". The [[Adûnaic]] name Ar-Pharazôn gave her, Ar-Zimraphel is presumably a translation of this. ''Zimra-'' means, disputably, 'jewel', while ''-phel'' is possibly 'daughter'.


== Genealogy ==
== Genealogy ==
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== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
In one version of the [[Akallabêth]], Míriel was betrothed to [[Elentir]], the brother of [[Amandil]] (the last [[Lord of Andúnië]]). However, she fell desperately in love with Pharazôn and chose to marry him when he took up the [[Sceptre of Númenor]]. This story is very different than the tale in the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', where Ar-Pharazôn takes Míriel very much against her will in order to claim the Sceptre.<ref>{{PM|Akallabeth}}</ref>
 
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Revision as of 11:33, 26 December 2015

The name Míriel refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Míriel (disambiguation).
Tar-Míriel
Númenórean
Shyangell - Ar-Zimraphrel.jpg
"Ar-Zimraphrel" by Shyangell
Biographical Information
Other namesAr-Zimraphel (A)
TitlesQueen of Númenor (not ruling)
LocationNúmenor
AffiliationThe Faithful
LanguageQuenya
BirthS.A. 3117
RuleNone: Queenship usurped
DeathS.A. 3319 (aged 202 years)
Slopes of Meneltarma
Family
HouseHouse of Elros
ParentageTar-Palantir
SpouseAr-Pharazôn
Physical Description
GenderFemale
GalleryImages of Tar-Míriel

"And last of all the mounting wave... took to its bosom Tar-Míriel the Queen, fairer than silver or ivory or pearls."The Silmarillion, Akallabêth

Tar-Míriel was the only child of the late-marrying Tar-Palantir, the twenty-fourth King of Númenor.[1] By the Law of Succession, established by Tar-Aldarion, she should have become the fourth Ruling Queen of Númenor. However, after her father's death, Míriel's cousin Pharazôn took her unwillingly as his wife and seized the Sceptre of Númenor for himself, taking the title of Ar-Pharazôn the Golden. He changed Míriel's name to Ar-Zimraphel.

Ted Nasmith - Queen Tar-Míriel and the Great Wave

Ar-Pharazôn in his pride brought a mighty fleet to Middle-earth to challenge Sauron for dominion of the land. Sauron pretended to humble himself before the King and was taken as captive to Númenor. Soon Sauron had fully corrupted the King and had persuaded the aging king to seek immortality and assail Valinor itself. The Valar called upon the One, who cast Númenor into the sea. It is said that Tar-Míriel strove to reach the sacred peak of the Meneltarma before the inundation of the island, but the great wave swept her away from the steep side of the Holy Mountain.[2]

Etymology

Tar-Míriel, a Quenya name, had an approximate meaning of "Jewel-daughter". The Adûnaic name Ar-Pharazôn gave her, Ar-Zimraphel is presumably a translation of this. Zimra- means, disputably, 'jewel', while -phel is possibly 'daughter'.

Genealogy

Ar-Zimrathôn
2798 - 3033
 
 
 
14th Lord
of Andúnië
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ar-Sakalthôr
2876 - 3102
 
Lindórië
unknown
 
Eärendur
unknown
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ar-Gimilzôr
2960 - 3177
 
Inzilbêth
unknown
 
16th Lord
of Andúnië
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tar-Palantir
3035 - 3255
 
Gimilkhâd
3044 - 3243
 
Númendil
unknown
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TAR-MÍRIEL
3117 - 3319
 
Ar-Pharazôn
3118 - 3319
 
Amandil
Sailed west 3316
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elendil
3119 - 3441
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Isildur
3209 - T.A. 2
 
Anárion
3219 - 3440


Other Versions of the Legendarium

In one version of the Akallabêth, Míriel was betrothed to Elentir, the brother of Amandil (the last Lord of Andúnië). However, she fell desperately in love with Pharazôn and chose to marry him when he took up the Sceptre of Númenor. This story is very different than the tale in the published The Silmarillion, where Ar-Pharazôn takes Míriel very much against her will in order to claim the Sceptre.[3]

References

Kings of Númenor
Elros Tar-Minyatur (S.A. 32 - 442) · Tar-Vardamir* (442) · Tar-Amandil (442 - 590) · Tar-Elendil (590 - 740) · Tar-Meneldur (740 - 883) · Tar-Aldarion (883 - 1075) · Tar-AncalimëQ (1075 - 1280) · Tar-Anárion (1280 - 1394) · Tar-Súrion (1394 - 1556) · Tar-TelperiënQ (1556 - 1731) · Tar-Minastir (1731 - 1869) · Tar-Ciryatan (1869 - 2029) · Tar-Atanamir (2029 - 2221) · Tar-Ancalimon (2221 - 2386) · Tar-Telemmaitë (2386 - 2526) · Tar-VanimeldëQ (2526 - 2637) · Tar-Anducal (2637 - 2657) · Tar-Alcarin (2657 - 2737) · Tar-Calmacil (2737 - 2825) · Tar-Ardamin (2825 - 2899) · Ar-Adûnakhôr (2899 - 2962) · Ar-Zimrathôn (2962 - 3033) · Ar-Sakalthôr (3033 - 3102) · Ar-Gimilzôr (3102 - 3177) · Tar-Palantir (3177 - 3255) · Ar-Pharazôn (3255 - 3319)
* Immediately abdicated in favour of his son · Q Ruling Queens · Usurped throne. Later struck off the Line of Kings · Usurped throne from his cousin Tar-Míriel