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'''Aman''' is a fictional place in [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]'s fantasy world. Frequently referred to as the "Undying Lands," "the "Blessed Realm," or simply "West," Aman is home to the [[Valar]] and the three kindred of elves. Aman is separate from the Tolkien world of [[Middle-earth]] where ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' take place. The history of Aman is detailed in the ''[[Silmarillion]]''.

'''Aman''' is a fictional place in [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]'s fantasy world. Frequently referred to as the "Undying Lands," "the "Blessed Realm," or simply "West," Aman is home to the [[Ainu (Middle-earth)#The Valar|Valar]] and the three kindred of [[Elf (Middle-earth)|elves]]. Aman is separate from the Tolkien world of [[Middle-earth]] where ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' take place. The history of Aman is detailed in the ''[[Silmarillion]]''.

==History==

==History==

The continent Aman was created as a home for the Valar after the destruction of Almaren by Melkor.<ref>Tolkien, J. R. R. (1977), Christopher Tolkien, ed., The Silmarillion, Boston: Houghton Mifflin, ISBN 0-395-25730-1</ref> The Valar raised a mountain range, known as the Pelóri, in the East to isolate Aman from the rest of the world. Enchanted islands were placed as a barrier to prevent travelers from reaching the continent from Middle Earth. After the Númenóreans attempted to reach Aman and attain immortality, Eru removed the continent from the face of the earth so that few could reach it. Travel into the west was made impossible except for those that know the way.

The continent Aman was created as a home for the Valar after the destruction of Almaren by [[Morgoth|Melkor]].<ref>Tolkien, J. R. R. (1977), Christopher Tolkien, ed., The Silmarillion, Boston: Houghton Mifflin, ISBN 0-395-25730-1</ref> The Valar raised a mountain range, known as the Pelóri, in the East to isolate Aman from the rest of the world. Enchanted islands were placed as a barrier to prevent travelers from reaching the continent from Middle Earth. After the Númenóreans attempted to reach Aman and attain immortality, [[Eru]] removed the continent from the face of the earth so that few could reach it. Travel into the west was made impossible except for those that know the way.

Aman was home to the Two Trees of Valinor before Ungoliant destroyed them with the help of Melkor.

Aman was home to the Two Trees of Valinor before Ungoliant destroyed them with the help of Melkor.

'''Noldor'''

'''Noldor'''

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The Noldor, literally "those with knowledge," are the second of the high elf clans. They are sometimes referred to as the "Deep Elves" due to their vast knowledge and thirst for evermore knowledge. There were renowned for their skills. After the slaying of Finwë, the bulk of the Noldor swore to avenge his death. The first kinslaying, the murder of one elf by another, and the migration to Middle-Earth occurred. For this the Valar banished the Noldor who had left. This banishment was pardoned at the end of the First Age though some refused.

The Noldor, literally "those with knowledge," are the second of the high elf clans. They are sometimes referred to as the "Deep Elves" due to their vast knowledge and thirst for evermore knowledge. There were renowned for their skills. After the slaying of Finwë, the bulk of the Noldor swore to avenge his death. The first kinslaying, the murder of one elf by another, and the migration to Middle-Earth occurred. For this the Valar banished the Noldor who had left. This banishment was pardoned at the end of the [[First Age (Middle-earth)#Chronology|First Age]] though some refused.

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'''Others'''

'''Others'''

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Special dispensations were made for others to travel to Aman. Gandalf, Frodo Baggins, Bilbo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, and Gimli were among those were were allowed to travel to the Undying Lands due to their deeds.

Special dispensations were made for others to travel to Aman. [[Gandalf]], [[Frodo Baggins]], [[Bilbo Baggins]], [[Samwise Gamgee]], and [[Gimli]] were among those were were allowed to travel to the Undying Lands due to their deeds.

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