cosmology of Middle-earth
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The cosmology of Middle-earth is the mythic framework of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, detailing the creation, structure, and metaphysical order of his fictional universe, including its gods, worlds, and ages.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Tolkien's Eä (the created universe) | 1 |
| cosmology of Middle-earth canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: cosmology of Middle-earth Context triple: [The Silmarillion, subject, cosmology of Middle-earth]
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Middle-earth
Middle-earth is the fictional, richly detailed fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, serving as the setting for works such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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Westmarch
Westmarch is a prominent human kingdom and major city-state in the Diablo video game universe, known for its gothic architecture, political intrigue, and role as a central hub in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls.
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Lord of the worlds
Lord of the worlds is an honorific title in Islam for Allah, emphasizing His absolute sovereignty, authority, and care over all creation.
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Worlds in the Making
Worlds in the Making is a 1908 popular science book by Svante Arrhenius that explores the origins and evolution of the universe, including an early formulation of the panspermia hypothesis.
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The History of Middle-earth
The History of Middle-earth is a twelve-volume scholarly series edited by Christopher Tolkien that presents and analyzes J.R.R. Tolkien’s drafts, notes, and essays chronicling the development of his Middle-earth legendarium.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: cosmology of Middle-earth Target entity description: The cosmology of Middle-earth is the mythic framework of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, detailing the creation, structure, and metaphysical order of his fictional universe, including its gods, worlds, and ages.
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A.
Middle-earth
Middle-earth is the fictional, richly detailed fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, serving as the setting for works such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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B.
Westmarch
Westmarch is a prominent human kingdom and major city-state in the Diablo video game universe, known for its gothic architecture, political intrigue, and role as a central hub in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls.
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C.
Lord of the worlds
Lord of the worlds is an honorific title in Islam for Allah, emphasizing His absolute sovereignty, authority, and care over all creation.
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D.
Worlds in the Making
Worlds in the Making is a 1908 popular science book by Svante Arrhenius that explores the origins and evolution of the universe, including an early formulation of the panspermia hypothesis.
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E.
The History of Middle-earth
The History of Middle-earth is a twelve-volume scholarly series edited by Christopher Tolkien that presents and analyzes J.R.R. Tolkien’s drafts, notes, and essays chronicling the development of his Middle-earth legendarium.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (78)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
aspect of Middle-earth legendarium
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fictional cosmology ⓘ |
| centralMyth |
Ainulindalë
NERFINISHED
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Quenta Silmarillion NERFINISHED ⓘ Valaquenta NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creationNarrative |
Ainur sing the Music that shapes Eä
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Eru Ilúvatar creates the Ainur NERFINISHED ⓘ Valar descend into Eä to shape Arda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creator | J. R. R. Tolkien ⓘ |
| describedIn |
The History of Middle-earth
NERFINISHED
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The Hobbit NERFINISHED ⓘ The Lord of the Rings NERFINISHED ⓘ The Silmarillion NERFINISHED ⓘ Unfinished Tales NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governingDeities |
Eru Ilúvatar
NERFINISHED
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the Maiar NERFINISHED ⓘ the Valar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Maiar as lesser angelic spirits
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Melkor as rebel Vala NERFINISHED ⓘ Sauron as fallen Maia ⓘ Straight Road accessible only to Elves ⓘ Undying Lands removed from the circles of the world ⓘ Valar as angelic powers ⓘ flat world in early Ages ⓘ separate fates for Elves and Men after death ⓘ world made round after the Fall of Númenor ⓘ |
| includesConcept |
Flame Imperishable
NERFINISHED
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Music of the Ainur NERFINISHED ⓘ sub-creation ⓘ the Ages of the Children of Ilúvatar NERFINISHED ⓘ the Ban of the Valar NERFINISHED ⓘ the Bending of the World NERFINISHED ⓘ the Doom of Men NERFINISHED ⓘ the Fall of Númenor NERFINISHED ⓘ the Gift of Men NERFINISHED ⓘ the Great Lamps NERFINISHED ⓘ the Great Music NERFINISHED ⓘ the Secret Fire NERFINISHED ⓘ the Straight Road NERFINISHED ⓘ the Sun and Moon NERFINISHED ⓘ the Two Trees of Valinor NERFINISHED ⓘ the fate of Elves ⓘ |
| includesRace |
Dwarves
NERFINISHED
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Eagles NERFINISHED ⓘ Elves NERFINISHED ⓘ Ents NERFINISHED ⓘ Hobbits NERFINISHED ⓘ Men ⓘ Orcs NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includesRealm |
Aman
NERFINISHED
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Angband NERFINISHED ⓘ Arda NERFINISHED ⓘ Eä NERFINISHED ⓘ Middle-earth NERFINISHED ⓘ Numenor NERFINISHED ⓘ Utumno NERFINISHED ⓘ Valinor NERFINISHED ⓘ the Halls of Mandos NERFINISHED ⓘ the Undying Lands NERFINISHED ⓘ the Void NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Catholic doctrine
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Christian theology NERFINISHED ⓘ Finnish mythology NERFINISHED ⓘ Germanic mythology NERFINISHED ⓘ Norse mythology NERFINISHED ⓘ medieval cosmology ⓘ |
| metaphysicalTheme |
evil as a perversion of good
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free will versus providence ⓘ mortality and immortality ⓘ sub-creation by created beings ⓘ |
| partOf | legendarium of J. R. R. Tolkien NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Ainulindalë
NERFINISHED
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Akallabêth NERFINISHED ⓘ Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age NERFINISHED ⓘ Valaquenta NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| temporalStructure |
Ages of the world
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Years of the Sun NERFINISHED ⓘ Years of the Trees NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: cosmology of Middle-earth Description of subject: The cosmology of Middle-earth is the mythic framework of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, detailing the creation, structure, and metaphysical order of his fictional universe, including its gods, worlds, and ages.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Tolkien's Eä (the created universe)