Gender-fluid Valar? | Ainulindalë | Episode 3

Join Michael, Dan, and Jonathan as they begin the long journey through The Silmarillion with the first chapter, Ainulindalē.

We tackle questions like... Why is music so important? Is there a direct relationship between the Biblical creation story and Tolkien's? How much do the Valar actually KNOW? Why are Manwé and Melkor "brothers"? Why is water important? Are the Valar really gender fluid and is Tolkien woke? Listen as we discuss these questions and look to find answers directly in Tolkien's text!

Stay till the end to hear what you should check out if you like Tolkien!

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Window on the West - Episode 3
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00:00 Introduction
01:33 Ainulindalë Facts
03:10 Michael's First Thoughts
04:38 Is there a direct relationship between the Biblical creation story and Tolkien's?
06:04 The three themes of the Music of the Ainur
07:05 Music is in everything in Middle-earth
08:03 Creation of Middle-earth is Ex Nihilo
10:35 Melkor's discord can't wreck the music
11:38 What about predestination and free-will?
14:25 Why did the Ainur seek to enter the world?
18:35 Illúvatar puts emphasis on the choices of the Valar and hearkens to them.
20:57 Why is water so important?
23:14 Earth, Wind and Fire...
23:47 Manwē and Melkor are "brothers"?
25:17 The Valar became enamored of the Children of Illūvatar
26:34 Are the Valar gender fluid?
29:24 Tolkien's prose is clear and potent
31:47 If You like Tolkien!
34:43 Closing