: Scholars often discuss "Arda Marred," the idea that the world was corrupted by the dark lord Melkor, and the prophecy of "Arda Healed" (Arda Envinyanta), when the world will be restored. 2. The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA)
: Users can utilize interactive maps and data analysis tools to research religious trends or build custom surveys. 3. Molecular Biology: The ardA Gene : Scholars often discuss "Arda Marred," the idea
In the social sciences, the ARDA is a premier online resource for and data. : It was brought into existence through the
: Arda includes the continents of Middle-earth (where most of the famous stories take place) and Aman (the Undying Lands). In the works of J.R.R. Tolkien
: It was brought into existence through the Ainulindalë (the Music of the Ainur), a divine symphony led by the creator, Eru Ilúvatar.
: Its timeline is divided into major eras: the Years of the Lamps , the Years of the Trees , and the Years of the Sun . Tolkien intended Arda to be a fictionalized "prehistory" of our own Earth.
In the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, such as The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings , (Quenya for "Realm") is the name of the world itself.