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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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.”
– JRR Tolkien, 1951 (The Waldman Letter)
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
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- 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
SHOUT-oUTS
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