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| caption = A young '''Mahtan''' minus the beard, by Filat
 
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| name = Mahtan
 
| name = Mahtan
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==Biography==
 
==Biography==
   
A skilled smith in [[Valinor]], Mahtan learned the arts of metal and stone work under the [[Vala]] [[Aulë]], and for this Mahtan was also called '''Aulendur''', or 'Servant of Aulë'.<ref name=Peoples>''The History of Middle-earth: The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Shibboleth of Fëanor"''</ref> He wore a copper circlet around his head and was known for his fondness for the metal and for this he was also known '''Urundil''', 'copper-lover'.<ref name=Peoples>''The History of Middle-earth: The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Shibboleth of Fëanor"''</ref> Mahtan in turn taught Fëanor, the greatest of all elven craftsmen, who to Mahtan's regret used this knowledge to forge the first ever weapons and armour in Valinor. He, like his daughter, did not join the Revolt of the Ñoldor and is presumably still alive and well in Aman.<ref>''[[The Silmarillion]]: [[Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor]]''</ref>
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A skilled smith in [[Valinor]], Mahtan learned the arts of metal and stone work under the [[Vala]] [[Aulë]], and for this Mahtan was also called '''Aulendur''', or 'Servant of Aulë'.<ref name=Peoples>''[[The History of Middle-earth]],'' Vol. 12: ''[[The Peoples of Middle-earth]],'' XI: "The Shibboleth of Fëanor"</ref> He wore a copper circlet around his head and was known for his fondness for the metal and for this he was also known '''Urundil''', 'copper-lover'.<ref name=Peoples>''[[The History of Middle-earth]],'' Vol. 12: ''[[The Peoples of Middle-earth]],'' XI: "The Shibboleth of Fëanor"</ref> Mahtan in turn taught Fëanor, the greatest of all elven craftsmen, who to Mahtan's regret used this knowledge to forge the first ever weapons and armour in Valinor. He, like his daughter, did not join the Revolt of the Ñoldor and is presumably still alive and well in Aman.<ref>''[[The Silmarillion]], [[Quenta Silmarillion]],'' Chapter III: "[[Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor]]"</ref>
   
 
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Mahtan was a renowned Ñoldorin metallurgist of Aman and the father of Nerdanel, the wife of Fëanor.

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.

Biography

A skilled smith in Valinor, Mahtan learned the arts of metal and stone work under the Vala Aulë, and for this Mahtan was also called Aulendur, or 'Servant of Aulë'.[1] He wore a copper circlet around his head and was known for his fondness for the metal and for this he was also known Urundil, 'copper-lover'.[1] Mahtan in turn taught Fëanor, the greatest of all elven craftsmen, who to Mahtan's regret used this knowledge to forge the first ever weapons and armour in Valinor. He, like his daughter, did not join the Revolt of the Ñoldor and is presumably still alive and well in Aman.[2]

Etymology

Mahtan's name is a Quenyan word that seems to come from an old root mahta-, meaning "to handle", in reference to the arts and skills of making. The name Aulendur is Quenyan and is made from the words Aulë (a reference to the Ainur master of crafts) and -ndur ("follower" or "servant"). His other name, urundil, is also Quenyan, and appears to be made from the words urus (copper) and -ndil (lover or friend).

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