Summary: In episode 274, we explore Valaquenta, the pantheon of Middle-earth's gods! <br><br>"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. <br><br>Join us!<br><br>WATCH THIS EPISODE » <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtRxezDytYo" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtRxezDytYo</a><br><br>EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: John R, Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien <br><br>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<br><br>CONTENTS:<br>- Quote of the Week » 3:54<br>- Textual History of Valaquenta » 11:18<br>- Valaquenta » What it means » 14:40<br>- The Valar » 17:40<br>- Manwë & Varda (Elbereth) »21:10<br>- Melkor » 22:38<br>- Ulmo » 31:00<br>- Aulë & Yavanna » 32:17<br>- Mandos & Vairë » 37:00<br>- Lórien & Estë » 39:40<br>- Nienna » 40:09<br>- Tulkas & Nessa » 47:55<br>- Oromë & Vána » 49:28<br>- The Maiar » 51:20<br>- Ilmarë » 51:56<br>- Eönwë » 52:53<br>- Ossë & Uinen » 53:00<br>- Melian » 56:03<br>- Olórin (Gandalf / Mithrandir) » 56:27<br>- Gandalf in LOTR on Prime? » 59:40<br>- Other Maiar? (Saruman / Radagast / Mermaids / Dryads / Eagles) » 1:00:30<br>- Melkor » 1:02:15<br>- Valaraukar (Balrogs) » 1:02:45<br>- Sauron (Gorthaur the Cruel / Mairon) » 1:03:10<br>- Haiku » 1:04:30<br><br>HELPFUL LINKS<br>- buy The Silmarillion » <a href="https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5" rel="noopener">https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5</a><br>- Valaquenta 2015 » <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKN8C6V1pY&t=0s" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKN8C6V1pY&t=0s</a><br>- Etymology of Valaquenta » <a href="http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Valaquenta#Etymology" rel="noopener">http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Valaquenta#Etymology</a><br>- The Eagles Are Maiar (Nature of Middle-earth) » <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGub_7-s_I0&t=1570s" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGub_7-s_I0&t=1570s</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 (JANUARY OF 2022) » Tyler W, Mike M, Elina V, Richard K, Melanie, Scott W, Jason T, David G, John R<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>
