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Episode Synopsis
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 NotesMorgoth'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)Shire Reckoning is a Next Word production. For bonus episodes and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/NextWord. Follow Shire Reckoning on YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram.Music by Corvus from Pixabay.
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