In the index of The Silmarillion Salmar is described as a Maia , but it is unknown whether that entry was written by J.R.R. Tolkien or his son Christopher Tolkien . While there is no other text describing Salmar as one of the Maiar his status as a spirit who accompanied Ulmo but was not listed amongst the Valar would make that the logical conclusion.
In earlier conceptions of the legendarium (see: '' The History Of Middle-earth '') Salmar is often called by the title , and sometimes '''Lirillo''', and was envisioned as a Vala in the service of Aulë .
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