: 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 microbiology, is a specific gene found in many bacteria that helps them evade immune defenses. : Its timeline is divided into major eras:
: Scientists have found that the ArdA protein is a "DNA mimic," meaning its physical shape and electrical charge trick enzymes into binding to it instead of the actual DNA. 4. Zoroastrian Literature: Arda Viraf : Scientists have found that the ArdA protein
: It provides free access to data on church membership, religious freedom, and demographics across different nations and regions. : It was brought into existence through the
: It was brought into existence through the Ainulindalë (the Music of the Ainur), a divine symphony led by the creator, Eru Ilúvatar.
: 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, such as The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings , (Quenya for "Realm") is the name of the world itself.