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MahtanMahtan is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. He was a oldorin Elf and the father of Nerdanel, the wife of Fanor. A skilled smith in Valinor, Mahtan learned the arts of metal and stone work under the Vala Aul, and for this Mahtan was also called Aulendur, or "Servant of Aul". He wore a copper circlet around his head and was known for his fondness for the metal. Mahtan in turn taught Fanor, the greatest of all Elven craftsmen, who — to Mahtan's regret — used this knowledge to forge the first weapons and armour in Valinor. 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.
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