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In episode 274, we explore Valaquenta, the pantheon of Middle-earth's gods!

"Valaquenta" introduces us to the Valar, the Maiar, and the main Enemies of Middle-earth. We get to know a few about figures like Manwë, Varda, Ulmo, and Yavanna, and this really helps when you're diving into The Silmarillion.

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WATCH THIS EPISODE » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtRxezDytYo

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: John R, Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “The cycles should be linked to a majestic whole, and yet leave scope for other minds and hands, wielding paint and music and drama. Absurd.” - Tolkien, 1951

CONTENTS: - Quote of the Week » 3:54 - Textual History of Valaquenta » 11:18 - Valaquenta » What it means » 14:40 - The Valar » 17:40 - Manwë & Varda (Elbereth) »21:10 - Melkor » 22:38 - Ulmo » 31:00 - Aulë & Yavanna » 32:17 - Mandos & Vairë » 37:00 - Lórien & Estë » 39:40 - Nienna » 40:09 - Tulkas & Nessa » 47:55 - Oromë & Vána » 49:28 - The Maiar » 51:20 - Ilmarë » 51:56 - Eönwë » 52:53 - Ossë & Uinen » 53:00 - Melian » 56:03 - Olórin (Gandalf / Mithrandir) » 56:27 - Gandalf in LOTR on Prime? » 59:40 - Other Maiar? (Saruman / Radagast / Mermaids / Dryads / Eagles) » 1:00:30 - Melkor » 1:02:15 - Valaraukar (Balrogs) » 1:02:45 - Sauron (Gorthaur the Cruel / Mairon) » 1:03:10 - Haiku » 1:04:30

HELPFUL LINKS - buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5 - Valaquenta 2015 » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKN8C6V1pY&t=0s - Etymology of Valaquenta » http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Valaquenta#Etymology - The Eagles Are Maiar (Nature of Middle-earth) » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGub_7-s_I0&t=1570s

SPECIAL THANKS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - Emilio P - Zeke F - James A - James L - Chris L - Chuck F - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Jonathan D - Eric S - Joey S - Eric B - Johanna T - Mike M - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - Matthew W - JoeBagelMan

AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (JANUARY OF 2022) » Tyler W, Mike M, Elina V, Richard K, Melanie, Scott W, Jason T, David G, John R

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