Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-16375955-20130824112156/@comment-3573184-20130828204120

PsijicThief wrote: The way I read what you wrote is that the Deadra weren't created by Sithis, but instead formed (created) by the actions of Anu and Padomay at the creation. Also, I feel like the definition of what makes a true Deadra might be in order. . . what makes Malacath a "fake" - for want of a better word - Deadra in your eyes? The term Daedra is an Altmeri word meaning "not our ancestors", it refers to the spirits who did not take place in the creation of Munuds.

"Aedra" is usually translated as "ancestor," which is as close as Cyrodilic can come to this Elven concept. "Daedra" means, roughly, "not our ancestors."

Malacath, by his nature, only existed AFTER Mundus was already created, he didn't make a choice either way, since he wasn't there TO make a choice, thus he is neither technically Daedra or Aedra, he is just an Et'ada, a spirit.

It is similar to Talos, Talos is not an Aedra, since he didn't take place in creation, he is just an Et'ada who exists  inside an Aedric Pantheon.