Mahtan is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earthlegendarium. He was a Ñoldorin Elf and the father of Nerdanel, the wife of Fëanor. A fictional character is any person who appears in a work of fiction. ... J. R. R. Tolkien in 1972, in his study at Merton Street (from by H. Carpenter) John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (January 3, 1892 – September 2, 1973) is the author of The Hobbit and its sequel The Lord of the Rings. ... A map of the Northwestern part of Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age, courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Arda. ... A legendarium is a book or series of books consisting of a collection of legends. ... The main part of this article relates to the last versions of Middle-earths history, and as such may controvert parts of The Silmarillion. ... The Elves (always pluralized as such, never Elfs) are one of the races that appear in the work of J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Nerdanel is a fictional character from the fantasy universe of J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... Fëanor is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth universe, and central to Tolkiens mythology as told in The Silmarillion. ...
A skilled smith in Valinor, Mahtan learned the arts of metal and stone work under the ValaAulë, and for this Mahtan was also called Aulendur, or "Servant of Aulë". He wore a copper circlet around his head and was known for his fondness for the metal. Mahtan in turn taught Fëanor, the greatest of all Elven craftsmen, who — to Mahtan's regret — used this knowledge to forge the first weapons and armour in Valinor. A fan-created map of Aman and Valinor. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe, Middle-earth, the Valar are the Powers of Arda who live on the Western continent of Aman. ... Aulë is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens legendarium. ...
Mahtan had a beard, which was unusual for an Elf — especially one as young as he. According to J. R. R. Tolkien most Elves could only grow beards from the "third cycle" of their lives, while Mahtan was an exception in being only early in his second. It is unclear what these "cycles" actually refer to. Mahtan's name seems to come from an old root mahta-, meaning "to handle", with special reference to the arts and skills of making.
A skilled smith in Valinor, Mahtan learned the arts of metal and stone work under the ValaAulë, and for this Mahtan was also called Aulendur, or "Servant of Aulë".
Mahtan in turn taught Fëanor, the greatest of all Elven craftsmen, who — to Mahtan's regret — used this knowledge to forge the first weapons and armour in Valinor.
Mahtan had a beard, which was unusual for an Elf — especially one as young as he.
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