About this episode
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Maeglin", the 16th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as we unpack this story of Elvish tragedy!
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo
In Chapter 16, we learn of a tragic tale of Aredhel, the White Lady of the Noldor, Eöl, the dark Elf of Nan Elmoth, Maeglin, their son, and Idril, the daughter of Turgon.
WATCH THE VIDEO» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPgoqAi8qFQ
QUOTE OF THE WEEK » "[I]t seemed to [Idril] a thing strange and crooked in [Maeglin], as indeed the Eldar ever since have deemed it: an evil fruit of the Kinslaying, whereby the shadow of the curse of Mandos fell upon the last hope of the Noldor."
CONTENTS:
- Concerning Aredhel » 4:00
- Eöl and Nan Elmoth » 12:00
- Concerning Maeglin » 25:56
- Back to Gondolin / Curufin and Eöl » 28:30
- The Tragedy of Aredhel and Eöl » 35:00
- Haiku » 45:50
LINKS & MATHOMS:
- listen to The Silmarillion for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon
- buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5
- buy The Atlas of Middle-earth » https://amzn.to/3KLOxQa
- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/
- Timeline of Arda » https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Timeline_of_Arda
- Interactive Map of Beleriand » http://lotrproject.com/map/beleriand/
- Episode 47 » Silmarillion 2015 » Ch 16 » Of Maeglin » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVMoJBBzOuk
SPECIAL THANKS:
- John R
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Jacob Lockham
- John H
- 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
- Chris K
- Jacob S
- Dawn J
AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (JUNE OF 2022) » Teresa C, James L
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo
In Chapter 16, we learn of a tragic tale of Aredhel, the White Lady of the Noldor, Eöl, the dark Elf of Nan Elmoth, Maeglin, their son, and Idril, the daughter of Turgon.
WATCH THE VIDEO» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPgoqAi8qFQ
QUOTE OF THE WEEK » "[I]t seemed to [Idril] a thing strange and crooked in [Maeglin], as indeed the Eldar ever since have deemed it: an evil fruit of the Kinslaying, whereby the shadow of the curse of Mandos fell upon the last hope of the Noldor."
CONTENTS:
- Concerning Aredhel » 4:00
- Eöl and Nan Elmoth » 12:00
- Concerning Maeglin » 25:56
- Back to Gondolin / Curufin and Eöl » 28:30
- The Tragedy of Aredhel and Eöl » 35:00
- Haiku » 45:50
LINKS & MATHOMS:
- listen to The Silmarillion for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon
- buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5
- buy The Atlas of Middle-earth » https://amzn.to/3KLOxQa
- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/
- Timeline of Arda » https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Timeline_of_Arda
- Interactive Map of Beleriand » http://lotrproject.com/map/beleriand/
- Episode 47 » Silmarillion 2015 » Ch 16 » Of Maeglin » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVMoJBBzOuk
SPECIAL THANKS:
- John R
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Jacob Lockham
- John H
- 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
- Chris K
- Jacob S
- Dawn J
AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (JUNE OF 2022) » Teresa C, James L
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
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