Tulkas

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In J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings, the Valar are powerful angelic beings subordinate to Eru Ilúvatar, the one God. According to the Ainulindalë, some of the Ainur chose to enter the world of Arda to complete its material development after the Music of the Ainur determined its form. The Valar represent the mightiest of these spirits and are known as "the Powers of the World," while lesser spirits are called the Maiar. Though briefly mentioned in The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien developed the Valar more extensively in material published posthumously, including The Silmarillion, particularly in the "Valaquenta" section, The History of Middle-earth, and Unfinished Tales. Scholars have observed that while the Valar share similarities with Christian angels, Tolkien depicted them in a manner more resembling pagan gods. Their significance in Middle-earth extends to their role in providing what characters experience as luck or providence throughout Tolkien's legendarium.