Posted: April 03, 2000 at 21:10:40: by Aelmer
: : The Elves had many Maiar characteristics, and the decendendents of Melian and Thingol had Maiar blood. I was just wondering if Tolkein intended the Elves to be the level below Maiar amongst the Ainur.
: : The Ainur (on Arda) order would in this case be: Vala, Herald, Maia, Elf.: If you wanted to extend the Melianian bloodline further, you could add the royal linage of Numenor to the order. Disregard, the above statement. My old eyes didn't notice the (on Arda) in your list.
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