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Originally Posted by Raynor
I would say that evil entered the Ainulindale even before the second theme, together with Melkor's distortion of the first theme.
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In my mind, Melkor's distortion wasnt defined as evil (or, not in accordance) per say, after the first theme when
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Ilúvatar arose, and the Ainur perceived that he smiled; and he lifted up his left hand,
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Ilúvatar arose, and the Ainur perceived that his countenance was stern; and he lifted up his right hand
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then begins the 3rd theme with Ea, and the children, revealing to the universe what would be later be recognized as good, in contrast to what was revealed in the 2nd theme.
May not make sense to anyone else but me but oh well...