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The Valar were typically seen and known to the Eldar while donning their [[fanar]], visible bodily forms adopted by the Valar and their kind as their normal "raiment". These forms were shaped after the manner of bodies of Elvish kind, though appeared radiant as if lit by a light within. The Great Valar had a stature greater than that of the tallest Elves and could assume awe-inspiring height when performing some great deed or issuing great commands.<ref name=pe17>{{PE|17}}</ref>{{rp|173-174}} | The Valar were typically seen and known to the Eldar while donning their [[fanar]], visible bodily forms adopted by the Valar and their kind as their normal "raiment". These forms were shaped after the manner of bodies of Elvish kind, though appeared radiant as if lit by a light within. The Great Valar had a stature greater than that of the tallest Elves and could assume awe-inspiring height when performing some great deed or issuing great commands.<ref name=pe17>{{PE|17}}</ref>{{rp|173-174}} | ||
The Elves of Valinor asserted that unclad and unveiled the Valar were perceived by some among them as lights, of different hues, which their eyes could not tolerate. Melkor, they said, was invisible and his presence was revealed only by great dread and by a darkness that dimmed or blotted out the light and hues of all things near him.<ref name=pe17>{{rp|175}} | The Elves of Valinor asserted that unclad and unveiled the Valar were perceived by some among them as lights, of different hues, which their eyes could not tolerate. Melkor, they said, was invisible and his presence was revealed only by great dread and by a darkness that dimmed or blotted out the light and hues of all things near him.<ref name=pe17 />{{rp|175}} | ||
==Other versions of the legendarium== | ==Other versions of the legendarium== | ||