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Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 9:54 pm
by Lindariel
Aredhel is not the "White Lady" in question. She was never officially called "The Intercessor."
Come to think of it, this may be more of a level 2.5 - 3.0 question. We're looking for a "White Lady" with MANY names.
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:31 pm
by ElessarsLady
All that keeps coming into my mind is Galadriel...but beyond that I'm drawing a blank...
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:45 pm
by Lindariel
Nope, it isn't Galadriel. Hmmm . . . there is a lovely song associated with this "White Lady."
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:50 pm
by Philipa
The only other 'White Lady' I know of is Eowyn.
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:06 pm
by bruce rerek
There is also a White Lady of Emerie, wife of Tar Aldarion. Sader tale than that of Gondolin; ah the lives of Tolkien female characters.
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:22 pm
by bruce rerek
Perhaps our beloved Elbereth
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:50 pm
by Lindariel
You're close Bruce! What is Elbereth's name when the elves appeal to her as "The Intercessor"?
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:51 am
by Merry
Fanuilos?
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:59 am
by bruce rerek
If I was the door man and had to announce Elbereth, I would have to say: Varda Elentari, The Kindler, Lady of the Stars, Tintalle.
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:25 pm
by Lindariel
Yes, Merry! When the elves appeal to Elbereth for aid, they call upon her as Fanuilos:
Fanuilos, le linnathon nef aear, sí nef aearon!
According to J.E.A. Tyler in his work
The Tolkien Companion:
Fanuilos One of the ceremonial titles of ELBERETH, in her aspect as divine or demiurgic intercessary. In this role she was often thought of as standing on the slopes of Mount Oiolosse, radiant with inner (divine) light, arms uplifted as she listened to invocations for aid from Men and Elves.
I'm not sure how we proceed here. Bruce guessed the correct personage, but Merry supplied the correct name, which was the original question. I guess Merry gives us the next question?
By the way, Varda/Elbereth/Fanuilos is definitely the ultimate Tolkien "White Lady." Among Men, one of her other names is Lady Everwhite.
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:32 pm
by Merry
Bruce, I got nothin'! It'll take me a while to think up something, so if you have a burning trivia question, be my guest!
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:50 am
by Merry
Okay, I have one. I'd say this might be level 1.5.
What is the name of the third day of the week in the Elvish calendar?
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:42 am
by Philipa
Moonday
Q - Isilya
S - Orithil
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:23 pm
by Merry
Right you are, Philipa! Your go--
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:34 pm
by Philipa
Thank you Merry...
Level 3
Who were the Drûgs?