This week, we discuss the Great Powers of Arda, the Valar. Who are they? How do they teach us how to understand the philosophical framework of Tolkien's world? Did they make mistakes, or do they just look like mistakes from where we're standing?

Thanks to Darius for the question!

Show Notes

• Morgoth's Ring, The History of Middle-earth Volume 10
• "The British Invasion, The Impact of The Lord of the Rings and The Beatles"
• "The Lord of the Rings musical pulls UK run next month"
• J.R.R. Tolkien and the works of Joss Whedon (Journal of Tolkien Research)

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Music by Corvus from Pixabay.