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Galorme · 01-10-2003, 06:30 PM

Valar: Higher order Maiar, spirits like the Maia

The Valar and the Maiar are both groups of Ainur, which are Angels. There are also Umaiar, which are evil Maiar (anti-Maia or ex-maia).

There are also creatures that defy clasification. Tom Bombadil and Ungoliant (sp) for example, they may be Ainur, or just something, powers-that-be sort of thing. Along the same lines there are Eagles and Hounds, talking beings which are sometimes stated or suggested to be Maiar, sometimes not.

01-10-2003, 06:30 PM	#3
Galorme Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Posts: 337	Valar: Higher order Maiar, spirits like the Maia The Valar and the Maiar are both groups of Ainur, which are Angels. There are also Umaiar, which are evil Maiar (anti-Maia or ex-maia). There are also creatures that defy clasification. Tom Bombadil and Ungoliant (sp) for example, they may be Ainur, or just something, powers-that-be sort of thing. Along the same lines there are Eagles and Hounds, talking beings which are sometimes stated or suggested to be Maiar, sometimes not. __________________ Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!