Vána was the younger sister of the Valie Yavanna and the spouse of the Vala Oromë. Vána was responsible for the preserving of youth made for all life in Arda. "All flowers spring as she passes and open if she glances upon them; and all birds sing at her coming." Vána robed herself in flowers and she had the beauty of both heaven and earth upon her face and in all her works.