I noticed that some people call the Valar "gods". I disagree, and I want to know what you think. I did a little research and this is what I found:
(found these in the back of the
Silmarillionin the Index of Names)
Valar
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Valar'Those with Powers' (singular Vala; given to tose great Ainur who entered Eä at the beginning of Time, and assumed the functionof gaurding and governing Arda.
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Ainur
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Ainur 'The Holy Ones' (singular Ainu; the first beings created by Ilúvatar, the 'order' of the Valar and Maiar, made before Eä.
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Maiar
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Maiar Ainur of lesser degree than the Valar (singular Maia
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Ilúvatar
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Ilúvatar 'Father of All', Eru
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Eru
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Eru 'The One', 'He that is Alone': Ilúvatar.
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I would like to know your opinion on this.