Fathers of the Dwarves

Fathers of the Dwarves
   The seven founders of the race of Dwarves.
   The seven progenitors of the Dwarven race, created by Aulë the Smith long years before the awakening of the Elves. They were granted life by Ilúvatar, and set to sleep in Middle-earth until the coming the Eldar. Durin the Deathless was the eldest of their number.

J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth glossary. . 2003.

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