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  • interdimensionalmemetoScience Memes@mander.xyzLinguistics
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    This text is a poem in Sindarin, one of the languages created by J.R.R. Tolkien for his Middle-earth legendarium. It is a hymn to Varda (Elbereth), a revered figure among the Elves. Here’s a translation and analysis:

    Translation:

    A Elbereth Gilthoniel, (Oh Elbereth Star-kindler,)

    silivren penna míriel (white-glittering, slanting down sparkling like jewels)

    o menel aglar elenath! (from heaven the glory of the star-host!)

    Na-chaered palan-díriel (To-remote distance far-having gazed)

    o galadhremmin ennorath, (from tree-woven Middle-earth,)

    Fanuilos, le linnathon (Fanuilos [Ever-white], to thee I will chant)

    nef aear, sí nef aearon! (on this side of the ocean, here on this side of the Great Ocean!)

    Analysis:

    Elbereth Gilthoniel: Elbereth is another name for Varda, the Queen of the Stars, one of the Valar. Gilthoniel means "Star-kindler."
    
    silivren penna míriel: Describes the shining and glittering quality of the stars.
    
    o menel aglar elenath: Refers to the glory of the star-host (elenath) in the heavens (menel).
    
    Na-chaered palan-díriel: Indicates gazing into the remote distance.
    
    o galadhremmin ennorath: Mentions Middle-earth (Ennorath) being tree-woven.
    
    Fanuilos, le linnathon: Pledges to sing to Fanuilos (another name for Elbereth) forever.
    
    nef aear, sí nef aearon: A vow made on this side of the ocean (referring to the Great Ocean that separates Middle-earth from the Undying Lands).
    

    The poem reflects the deep reverence and love the Elves have for Elbereth, highlighting her connection to the stars and the distant heavens.


  • interdimensionalmemetoMemesviolently cries and sobs
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    6 days ago

    I mean I just watched this explanation of the “sneed seed and feed” dogwhistle and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUbo0IeWTY4 It doesn’t seem to signal more than vague group membership appartenance. I think the thing with dogwhistle is they expire as they diffuse. Like teens drawing swastikas and penises just because it’s offensive. This “41” is from more than a century ago. I think with these heirloom dogwhisles, you at least should check how much they really mean it are if they’re just shitposters. You don’t want the whiteknight stonethrowers to get bogged down by collateral damage, playing into their game and catching all the flak from “them”































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