About this episode
David and John are joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss two chapters of The Silmarillion , Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor & Of the Darkening of Valinor. As they recap this action-packed set of chapters filled with political intrigue, familial betrayals, and giant spiders, they consider whether Tolkien is using Fëanor as a cautionary tale about creation for himself. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com Early and ad-free versions of all our podcasts are available on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds , or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on our Discord Server . Silmarillion Stories Reading Schedule November 2022 - Ainulindalë December 2022 - Valaquenta January 2023 - Of the Beginning of Days February 2023 - Of Aule and Yavanna March 2023 - Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of Melkor April 2023 - Of Thingol and Melian May 2023 - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Edalië June 2023 - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor July 2023 - Two Chapters - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor and Of the Darkening of Valinor August 2023 - Two Chapters - Of the Flight of the Noldor & Of the Sindar September 2023 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor October 2023 - Of Men November 2023 - Of the Return of the Noldor Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy