David and John are joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor, the twelfth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the aftermath of the destruction of the two trees, the importance of grief in healing, and the weakening of Morgoth.

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Silmarillion Stories Reading Schedule 2024

• January 2024 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor
• February 2024 - Of Men
• March 2024 - Of the Return of the Noldor
• April 2024 - Of Beleriand and its Realms
• May 2024 - Of the Noldor in Beleriand
• June 2024 - Of Maeglin
• July 2024 - Of the Coming of Men into the West
• August 2024 - Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin
• September 2024 - Of Beren and Luthien (Part 1)
• October 2024 - Of Beren and Luthien (Part 2)
• November 2024 - Of the Fifth Battle - Nirnaeth Arnoediad
• December 2024 - Of Turin Turambar

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