0279 » Of Aulë and Yavanna » The Silmarillion Chapter 2 » Dwarves, Ents, Eagles, and More!
Summary: After the epic span of Chapter 1, which culminated in the creation of The Two Trees of Valinor and introduced the juxtaposing natures of Elves and Men, Chapter 2 is something of an interlude, though one of great consequence. In it, we learn about the creation of the Dwarves, and the mysterious origins of other important creatures as well. <br><br>This episode was released 3 days early and ad-free for our amazing patrons!<br><br>We also get a “behind the scenes” glimpse into the creative relationships of certain Valar. <br><br>The major events of Chapter 2 include: <br><br>- Aulë’s creation of the Dwarves & Ilúvatar’s Intervention Therein<br>- Yavanna Response to Aulë’s Secret Deeds<br>- Yavanna’s Collaboration With Manwë for the Protection of Her Creations, OR How The Ents Came To Be <br><br>WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION HERE » <a href="https://youtu.be/UbQhz9qR5JA" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/UbQhz9qR5JA</a><br><br>EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: John R, Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien<br><br>THUMBNAIL ARTWORK» kuliszu » <a href="https://www.deviantart.com/kuliszu/gallery/24745272/the-silmarillion" rel="noopener">https://www.deviantart.com/kuliszu/gallery/24745272/the-silmarillion</a><br><br>QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “For [the Dwarves] say that Aulë the Maker, whom they call Mahal, cares for them, and gathers them to Mandos in halls set apart; and that he declared to their Fathers of old that Ilúvatar will hallow them and give them a place among the Children in the End. Then their part shall be to serve Aulë and to aid him in the remaking of Arda after the Last Battle.”<br><br>CONTENTS:<br>- Quote of the Week » 2:10<br>- Aulë Creates The Dwarves » 5:00<br>- Ilúvatar's Response » 8:58<br>- Aulë's Defense » 13:22<br>- Ilúvatar's Mercy » 17:00<br>- The Nature of Dwarves » 25:00<br>- Yavanna's Response to Aulë » 28:30<br>- Yavanna Consults Manwë » 32:30<br>- Yavanna and Manwë Collaborate » ENTS » 40:20<br>- Haiku » 45:40<br><br>HELPFUL LINKS:<br>- listen to The Silmarillion for FREE » <a href="https://www.audibletrial.com/everon" rel="noopener">https://www.audibletrial.com/everon</a><br>- buy The Silmarillion » <a href="https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5" rel="noopener">https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5</a><br>- buy The Atlas of Middle-earth » <a href="https://amzn.to/3KLOxQa" rel="noopener">https://amzn.to/3KLOxQa</a><br>- buy Tolkien's Requiem » <a href="https://tolkiensrequiem.com/" rel="noopener">https://tolkiensrequiem.com/</a><br>- buy Tolkien's Overture » <a href="https://tolkiensoverture.com/" rel="noopener">https://tolkiensoverture.com/</a><br>- Timeline of Arda » <a href="https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Timeline_of_Arda" rel="noopener">https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Timeline_of_Arda</a> <br>- Episode 5 » <a href="https://youtu.be/wXCx-6SQkcg" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/wXCx-6SQkcg</a><br><br>SPECIAL THANKS:<br>- John R<br>- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien<br>- Ms. Anonymous<br>- Andrew T<br>- Redhawk<br>- Shannon S<br>- Brian O<br>- Emilio P<br>- Zeke F<br>- James A<br>- James L<br>- Chris L<br>- Chuck F<br>- Asya V<br>- Ish of the Hammer<br>- Teresa C<br>- David of Pints with Jack<br>- Jonathan D<br>- Eric S<br>- Joey S<br>- Eric B<br>- Johanna T<br>- Mike M<br>- Robert H<br>- Paul D<br>- Julia<br>- Werty<br>- Matthew W<br>- JoeBagelMan<br><br>AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (FEBRUARY OF 2022): Sarah W, Dyreanir, Robert H, Jon R, Ish of the Hammer, Cat L, Asya V, David Bigwood, Sarah M, Eric B, Chuck F<br><br>This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5222755/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/5222755/advertisement</a>
