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Originally Posted by Alatar
Do we assume that angels, like their ME counterparts, have creative powers?
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I'm not sure the Valar 'create' as such. I think they 'sub-create'. The true source of creation is Eru, who is sole possessor of the Secret Fire. The Valar, in the words of Gandalf are 'Servants of the Secret Fire' - only Melkor (those who followed him, like Sauron, tried to possess it (& failed). The Valar attempted to do the will of Eru, serving as the means of creation (like living 'tools', if you like).