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One version of the making of Ea in Unfinished Tales says that Melkor's original corruption was due to his love of and want to control light. This is one reason why he hated Varda, as she was given light by Eru. Melkor originally appeared shining light and it was only after his fall that he was turned to darkness (anti-light). He still had desire for the light, and in the Silmarils was a form of the uncorrupted primevil light that he had desired. By taking the Silmarils he was able to keep for himself and control the light that he had always wanted but couldn't have.
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His sword was long his lance was keen
His shining helm afar was seen
The countless stars of heavens field
Were mirrored in his silver shield
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