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Episode 8
We finally get to talk about individual Elves and their stories, so let's begin with the most impressive Elf to have ever lived. Feanor. "The Spirit of Fire."
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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
7. The Sundering of the Elves
Episode 7
Have you ever wondered why there are so many different groups of elves? The Elves are welcomed to Valinor, but the journey is not as simple as it seems. Not all decide to go and many splinter off alo…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
The Sundering of the Elves
Episode 7
Have you ever wondered why there are so many different groups of elves? The Elves are welcomed to Valinor, but the journey is not as simple as it seems. Not all decide to go and many splinter off alo…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
6. The Creation of the Dwarves
Episode 6
If the Elves and Men are the Children of Iluvatar, then where do the Dwarves come from? And when? What if I told you that the answer is not actually that simple and kind of surprising.
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Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
5. The Coming of the Elves
Episode 5
The Elves are finally here! But are the Valar ready? And what terrible things does Melkor have in store for them?
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Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
4. The Most Beautiful Creations of the Valar: The 2 Trees of Valinor
Episode 4
The way Tolkien brings light to his world is extremely unique and highlights the struggle between the powers of good and evil. So what do 2 trees have to do with this? Well, it's very one of the cool…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
3. All 14 of the Valar
Episode 3
These are the most powerful spirits in Arda, the main powers of the world, and the most important themes in the eyes of Tolkien. Let's explore their roles and how they affect Middle Earth.
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Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
2. The Beginning of Time
Episode 2
The creation story continues with the introduction of Manwe, Ulmo, and Aule: the Valar who represent the air, water, and land, respectively, and we descend into the world at the beginning of time its…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
1. The Creation Story: The Ainulindalë
Season 1 Episode 1
How did Tolkien's world begin? Here's his creation myth, as told by the Elves, with some very interesting foreshadowing for what this means for the future of the world and how things will play out fo…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago