Danuin

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Danuin was an Ainu, in earlier versions of the legendarium.

History

Danuin was the Ainu that represented the day. He was the son of Aluin, eldest of the Ainur, who represented time itself, and his siblings were Fanuin, representing years, and Ranuin, representing months. After arriving in Valinor, Fanuin explained that they were their to offer their services to the Valar. The Gods gave them a room in Aulë's house in which to work. After twenty-four hours, Danuin came forth and said, "Behold my handicraft!", but to Manwë, it seemed that his hands were empty. After fastening his device onto the stern of the Sun-ship, he bid Ulmo to draw it to the Door of Night. But once Danuin stepped back, Ulmo could not pull it further. Danuin then left.