Ilion
From Tolkien Gateway
| Ilion | |
|---|---|
| Minya | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Birth | Between Y.T. 1050 and 1102 Cuiviénen |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Unknown (descendant of Imin and Iminyë) |
| Siblings | At least one younger brother[1] |
| Children | Ingwë At least one other son[1] |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Ilion |
Ilion was the father of Ingwë, who would later become the King of the Vanyar. He was one of the Minyar, a direct descendant of Imin and Iminyë from eldest son to eldest son, belonging to the fourth generation of Elves (i.e. a great-grandson of Imin).[1]
It is unknown if he joined the Great March or remained in Cuiviénen, where he was born; but as the Minyar/Vanyar were described as most eager to undertake the journey, it is likely he followed his son along with his people.
Etymology
The name Ilion seems to be in Quenya, and may mean "all-son", from the root IL ("all") + -ion (masculine patronymic).[2]
Genealogy
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Carl F. Hostetter (ed.), The Nature of Middle-earth, "Part One. Time and Ageing: XVII. Generational Schemes", p. 128
- ↑ Paul Strack, "Q. Ilion m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon (accessed 17 April 2024)
