![]() These somewhat derogatory names were given to Men by the Elves, who were the primary historians of the early events of Middle-earth. Men were also named the Apanónar ("Those born after" or "Afterborn"), Fírimar ("Mortals"), Engwar ("the Sickly"), and the Followers. In time they were divided into many groupings, often distinguished by their respective linguistic branches. Įlves were named the Quendi ("those who speak", in Quenya) and also Minnónar ("Firstborn"). ![]() Elves were the first of the Children of Ilúvatar to appear in Middle-earth, whereas Men were not to follow until the beginning of the First Age, with the creation of the Sun and Moon, many thousands of years later. The Children of Ilúvatar were Elves and Men ( Quendi and Atani), the two earthly races created by Eru Ilúvatar, the supreme being of the universe.Īfter the themes of Ilúvatar and the proclamation of Eä, Eru set all the firstborn of Elves and Men in places of the world that even the Valar could not find. ![]()
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