Elmissä

Elmissä is a fictional geographical location that appears in the works of author J.R.R. Tolkien. It is primarily mentioned in relation to the Quenya language, one of the constructed languages Tolkien developed for his Middle-earth legendarium. Elmissä is not a prominent place in the narrative of any of Tolkien's published works, but rather serves as a linguistic example.

The name Elmissä is of Quendian origin, meaning "in Elvish" or "among Elves." It is used as an example of a locative case in Quenya, a grammatical case that indicates location. The existence of such words and grammatical structures in Tolkien's writings is a testament to his meticulous world-building and his deep interest in linguistics. While Elmissä itself does not possess a physical or narrative description within Tolkien's legendarium, its etymology and grammatical function are of interest to scholars and fans who study the languages and history of Middle-earth. Its mention underscores the depth and complexity of the linguistic foundations upon which Tolkien built his fantasy world.