Varda Elentári, Queen of the Stars & Valar | Tolkien Explained

She is the vala most revered by the elves, for she accomplished the greatest deed of all the valar - the creation of the stars. She is known for hearing all voices from every corner of the world and for seeing Melkor's darkness before all others - and it is she whom the dark lord fears most.
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Valar, Varda - Anna Kulisz
Varda - Janka Latečková
Varda and Melkor - Marya Filatova
Varda - Ralph Damiani
iluvatar's mighty theme - kuliszu
valar, melkor - kuliszu
Queen of the Stars - Līga Kļaviņa
melkor vs manwe - Felix englund
Star - Lída Holubová
Melkor - kuliszu
Tulkas - nahar
Tulkas - steamey
Eru and the Gods Singing the First Song of Creation - Kip Rasmussen
Illuin, Lamp of the Valar - Ted Nasmith
The Lamp of the Valar - Ted Nasmith
Ralph Damiani - Taniquetil
Taniquetil - Ted Nasmith
Manwe and Varda - Šárka Škorpíková
Fantasy Mountain - Felix Englund
Two Trees of Valinor - Roger Garland
The bliss of Valinor - Marya Filatova
Valar, Mandos - kuliszu
mandos - Jenny Dolfen
The Dawn of the Firstborn Elves - Ted Nasmith
Varda - aegeri
Varda of the Stars at Her Work of Creation - Kip Rasmussen
awakening of the elves - kuliszu
Varda the Star-Queen - Janka Latečková
Stargazing - Anke Eißmann
Gil-Estel, the Star of High Hope - Lída Holubová
Varda and stars - Lída Holubová
new star - alystraea
Varda Creating Stars - Ted Nasmith
The Sleep of Yavanna - Matej Cadil
Mirrormere - Emily Austin
Durin at Mirrormere - Matej Cadil
Laketown - Ivan Cavini
Lake-town - Alan Lee
Hobbits in Bree - John Howe
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony - Ted Nasmith
Feanor and the silmarils - Bella Bergolts
Varda - Šárka Škorpíková
Killing of the Trees - John Howe
Ungoliant and the Two Trees - Ted Nasmith
Varda - Šárka Škorpíková
Varda and Manwe in Valinor - Ted Nasmith
Vessels - Šárka Škorpíková
Varda Elentari - Lída Holubová
Irmo, Lorien - nahar doa
Varda - Jenny Dolfen
Earendil and the Battle of Eagles and Dragons - Ted Nasmith
Star of Earendil - Matej Cadil
new star - alystraea
Frodo's meeting with Gildor - Alan Lee
Gildor, Sam, Pippin, Frodo and elves - steamey
The Hall of Fire - Anke Eißmann
Varda Elentari - Lída Holubová
Varda - Janka Latečková
Elves - steamey
weathertop - CK Goksoy
Amon Sul - Lída Holubová
ringwraith - Jerry Vanderstelt
Riders at The Ford - Ted Nasmith
At The Ford - Ted Nasmith
Shelob's Lair - Alan_Lee
Shelob - Olanda Fong-Surdenas
Shelob About to leap on Frodo - John Howe
sam vs shelob - matej
Shelob's Retreat - Ted Nasmith
Sam and Shelob - John Howe
Elves in the Woody End - Ted Nasmith
rivendell at sunset - kuliszu
Samwise the Brave
Shelob - Ted Nasmith
varda elbereth, lady of the stars - nahar
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[@NerdoftheRings]

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[@George_Eréthion]

Where did you get the thumbnail picture of Varda?

[@vaahtobileet]

lmao

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

How about a video explaining why there had to be such a long wait for the elves and men to awake in the first place (and dwarves to reawake)? As I understand it the world was already formed and had been habitable for thousands of years already by the time they awoke, and they themselves were also fully formed, so what was the wait for? And why did they wake up at that appointed time i.e. what was so special about that moment that it led to them awakening? Seems kinda arbitrary to me.

[@aleanapineda882]

Varda: Here are two lamps to light the world- **gets destroyed** Varda: Ok then, here are two trees to light the world- **gets destroyed** Varda: Oh for crying out loud, I’m just gonna put them in the sky so no one can touch them

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

Makes you wonder why she didn't just do that to begin with.

[@SalmanKhan-mo4bx]

@@ArawnOfAnnwn espacially when the Valar suggested to seperate the light sources of Arda to help the living fall asleep if needed. So how did she planned it when she made the lamps, or the trees?

[@coreybentsen7794]

It's like dealing with children

[@efaristi9737]

@@ArawnOfAnnwn First, because when she created the Lamps, Melkor had fled in the Night and maybe she thought he wouldn't dare come back. Then When she created the Trees, they were in Valar territory, the last place where you would think evil can strike. Not to mention, they all thought Melkor was sincere when he pretended to be reformed. And then she had enough.

[@efaristi9737]

@@TomBombadil8 It's a collective work as all light came from Varda.

[@MiloMaksimovic]

She carried the light of Iluvatar on her face. If Melkor hated her so much it tells a lot about Elves cherishing her immensely.

[@MarvinT0606]

plus if she helps you out it means Iluvatar is indirectly on your side (like that time with Shelob).

[@efaristi9737]

@@MarvinT0606 Illuvatar is always involved indirectly in any events. He is the one that make them happens.

[@MarvinT0606]

@@efaristi9737 but he's *more* involved when you invoke Varda's name and aid-- because she carries his light

[@efaristi9737]

@@MarvinT0606 Debatable. Eru is not just the Light, he is everything, even evil.

[@ajmerthethy6724]

@@MarvinT0606 Eru created melkor on purpose. He is also evil incarnate as well

[@valentinkambushev4968]

So Durin's star crown might be just Varda giving Melkor the finger?

[@NerdoftheRings]

hahaha!

[@MarvinT0606]

It's more than just a finger. It's Varda telling every race in Arda: "If you stand against Melkor, I have your back". It's why Durin's folk stood with the Free Peoples of ME, and why the Kingdom of Gondor stood a chance at getting back up despite losing its royal line.

[@valentinkambushev4968]

@@MarvinT0606 true and very beautifully said.

[@SalmanKhan-mo4bx]

@@MarvinT0606 those stars also became the symbol of Gondor

[@melkhiordarkfell4354]

Not Varda herself but you should have included the moment when Frodo and Sam see stars through a hole in the cloud in Mordor and it fills them with hope because even in Mordor there is a light and beauty that even the darkness can not reach and a sign that even the darkest darkness will fade and the light endure.

[@untruelie2640]

A clear sign of Varda's power is that once the sun appears for the first time in the sky, Morgoth and all his servants hide beneath the ground in fear. I also like that because of Varda's original plan, the sun rises for the first time in the West, not in the East, so when the second children of Illúvatar, men, awake at this hour, they first see the sun as the elves once saw the stars. And because they first saw the sun rise in the West, their steps often lead them in this direction.

[@ledbetterworkshop]

Love this! Our daughter’s middle name is Elbereth. I relish when people ask what it means.

[@jawstrock2215]

It's like Token.. I mean Tolkien. ;)

[@FateDarkess]

Queen

[@karaminter1956]

This video made me emotional. I appreciate you portraying how sacred she was to the elves by quoting other characters invoking her name. I cried when I read the part where Sam stabbed Shelob!

[@aaron_22766]

Same

[@emmanuelraphael4426]

Same. Sam's deeds are recognized by Varda!

[@keithtorgersen9664]

I’m also fond of the part where Sam causes the watcher statues to flinch and then later break.

[@theway334]

Tolkien's writing etc., is really beautiful perhaps :)

[@alciozc3591]

bruh

[@SahasraraRigma]

Her answering the hobbits prayers made me tear up this morning...

[@rozemsama]

What a beautiful video. It made me emotional! Varda truly personifies the most beautiful things in creation: the star and the light

[@ADofTexas]

An online friend has been looking at Tolkien's stories through the eyes of Catholicism, since Tolkien was a devout Catholic. Despite Tolkien saying his stories were not religious parables, he admitted that his Catholic world view nonetheless permeates his writings. My friend, who is also Catholic, says that Varda is a picture of Mary, Queen of Heaven. When I look at some of the paintings used in this clip, the Catholic apparel can be seen on Varda.

[@Illuvatar013]

Cause they're both fiction and made up

[@crimsonthumos3905]

in a BBC interview Tolkien himself compared the two, so you are correct

[@1987Barista]

Thought the same thing when listening to these descriptions. Following Revelation 12, Catholic theology teaches that Mary is the "woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars." Of course, Tolkien eschewed analogy, but you can't help but feel the resonance.

[@kendrickfernandes3204]

The description of Varda by Tolkien most certainly shows that St. Mary, mother of Jesus is the model that Tolkien lovingly inserted into his universe. Melkor fears and hates Varda in the same measure Lucifer hates Mary......nearly all her attributes are a slap against all that he stands for as well as a challenge against him. As an aside.....reading the Litany to our Lady shows how close Varda plays the same role in Ëa (along with the other queens of the Valar) Just as an aside...while many See Manwë, her husband to be modelled by St. Michael the archangel.....he may be actually St. Joseph (earthly father of Jesus).....St. Micheal most closely resembles the Valar Tulkas

[@treyowen9213]

Praise be to God (Eru) indeed. 🙏🏻

[@NicholasHEADSHOT]

So good knowing Ulmö isn't the only one actively helping the peoples of Middle-Earth!

[@istari0]

It's easy to see which Vala the Elves in Middle-Earth most favored. I personally most like the description Tolkien gives of how when Manwë and Varda are together, they amplify each other's abilities.

[@johanabigasova6770]

They are connected by love to each other and loyalty to Eru Ilúvatar. People think Beren and Lúthien is most beatiful love story in whole legendarium, but love between Manwë Súlimo and Varda Elbereth is more beautiful for me.

[@breadpitttt]

finally a video on varda! it just pisses me off because no one talks about her.

[@BellasielBOB]

As a Catholic, I think Tolkien based a lot of Varda (consciously or unconsciously) on Mary, Jesus's mother, and how Catholics revere her - "To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve" "O Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners". Both are figures people cry to for help and mercy. Plus, I remember Mary being described this way in Heaven: "She is clothed with the sun, the moon beneath her feet, and wears a crown of twelve stars."

[@toniatchison3678]

Mr. Tolkien relied on a good many ancient myths to flesh out his worlds. The 7 Sisters (i.e. The Pleiades) were parts of every culture to a greater or lesser degree. From the ancient Assyrians to Native Americans, the stars held so much importance.

[@Katharina_Lieblich]

I was thinking the same and I believe you're right. :) There are so many similarities.

[@crimsonthumos3905]

@@toniatchison3678 Tolkien himself compared her to the Catholic intercession of the Blessed Mother Mary in his own words in a BBC interview. He said people have rightfully noticed the comparison between the two

[@Nepthu]

@@toniatchison3678 the purpose of a metaphor is to compare something unknown or vague to something well known. You're comparing two things that are hard to understand. It's not helpful. Lol

[@toniatchison3678]

@@Nepthu jeez, troll much? You could have chosen to be a decent human being, but noooo, you chose to be.... never mind, you aren't worth it. Feel free to not comment to me again. An

[@ashalley]

Star-kindler, some of the Valar really have badass epithets

[@andersonic]

No matter how many times I've read these stories I just love hearing you re-tell them. There is something about the telling of a story and Tolkien wrote with an inimitable voice.

[@UmriyanY]

I would like to ask u a question about Varda, as we know after the first imprisonment of Melkor, when Manwe decided to give him another chance to repent, Ulmo and Tulkas strongly opposed him, and Nienna supported him but what about Varda? What was her opinion? As she was the one who knew Melkor better than any other Valar, what was her saying? Did she also oppose it or she stood with her Husband? I never get the answer, so plz enlighten me with it. Thanks

[@artix548]

I notice that in the Legendarium, evil things seem to be more afraid of a virtuous woman than a man wielding a sword.

[@erpagan]

Melkor understands the sword and the threat of power more than any of the valar... but to Melkor, light, love, and goodwill, are incomprehensible.

[@Batbird74]

I'm 48 and have loved LOTR as far back as I can remember and felt I knew everything about it. What I knew barely scratched the surface! I learn something new with every episode you do. Thank you so much! I've never been so happy to be proven so dumb! LOL Keep up the great work!

[@sgtpaloogoo2811]

I've heard that Elf warriors would shout her name as a battle cry.

[@annaroselarsen4218]

She is the true lady of light

[@yxvraj_01]

I don’t think you’ve done this one, “what if Saruman obtained the one ring” it would be interesting to see your take on this!

[@maudamine5919]

Magnificent Queen of Light ! ✨️✨️✨️

[@hazbojangles2681]

A video on Mandos would be amazing as he is my favourite Vala. Ossë would be great too alongside Ulmo.

[@jessegoodman9462]

The emotion your voice invokes....

[@MarvinT0606]

*From East to West* so there is more than a chance that she heard whoever was left in the East to believe in the Valar and unbroken by the Dark Lords.

[@sd3693]

Durin's constellation seems pretty obviously to be Corona Borealis. It has exactly the right shape to fit around a head in a reflection.

[@stephenandersen4625]

Clad in Blue and White. Yet another tip of the hat to Tolkien's Catholicism.

[@AndrewCarlisle11B]

Great video Matt! Cool seeing everything come to light

[@leonardofaber5823]

The one who made stars brighter than gems, so that Firstborns could have their awakening in the ancient days of the First Age.

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

The Valar, being divine beings below the ultimate Creator, Iluvatar, are thought of as being the Middle-earth equivalent of saints and angels; it has therefore been suggested that Varda, in her role as the most loved and prayed-to Vala, may be an equivalent of the Virgin Mary in Tolkien's own Catholic faith. Another suggestion is the goddess of wisdom, Sophia, also associated with the stars.

[@crimsonthumos3905]

Tolkien himself actually compared her to the Blessed Mother Mary and Catholic intercession of her. So you are correct

[@QuasarEE]

While it was not the author's intent, there are also a plethora of similarities to Buddhist wisdom goddess Tara. Her name means "star", she is often said to have the radiance of the moon in one eye and the sun in the other. I've also seen a single thangka which depicted her with the Big Dipper constellation in the sky above her, though I've not been able to find any info on what inspired the inclusion of that element (it's not usually depicted as such).

[@colinleat8309]

Great episode. I love that your covering the Valar. It gives me goosebumps how beautiful/powerful they are.🤘😁🖖❤️

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Melkor got friendzoned by Varda then she hated him later on...oh, when love and hate collide!

[@joshuajoseph5998]

Satan (Morgoth) fears the Virgin Mary (Varda) more than all the angels and saints combined. In an exorcism, the Catholic priests by their authority, forced the demons to tell the truth. The priests asked the demons why they are so terrified of the Virgin Mary. Their answer was simple: because she is humble. They even added that her immense power comes from her humility.

[@703tomato]

Interesting how Varda's light was most feared by Melkor, yet Ungoliant couldn't get enough of the tasty stuff.

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

How about a video explaining why there had to be such a long wait for the elves and men to awake in the first place (and dwarves to reawake)? As I understand it the world was already formed and had been habitable for thousands of years already by the time they awoke, and they themselves were also fully formed, so what was the wait for? And why did they wake up at that appointed time i.e. what was so special about that moment that it led to them awakening? Seems kinda arbitrary to me.

[@RoquenoLiraIluvatarva]

Fantastic video! 7:32 doesn't Elentári translate to "Queen of the Stars"?, not simply "Queen"? "Elen-" meaning Of The Stars in Elendil's name as well, if I'm remembering right Regardless, so happy to get a video on Varda, she's such a cool part of the Legendarium! Loved your reading of the poems💙

[@sophiejones3554]

True, and Elbereth could translate as "star of valor". "Varda" also means "valor", ie loftiness of spirit rather than physical height (since Valar are beings of spirit with no true physical form). I think her will to directly confront evil is an overlooked aspect of her character.

[@SabrinaJadedreamer]

It means The Queen, and the only Queen above the Sky. Which is her domain. Varda Elentari means - She the Queen of Unyielding Light, and Stars.

[@antonhylewis80]

OMG yesterday i was searching about Varda and today luckly I found it 🙌

[@olthadir]

So beautifully described and retold. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@bread6832]

Ah, the Virgen Mary of middle-earth.

[@Lukkkyn]

I was looking forward to video about Varda and I'm rly happy you made it in such beautiful way.

[@lm7338]

Friendly reminder that c is always pronounced as k in Quenya. So it would be Valakirka"

[@bisonhappenstance]

Good catch. When it resembles an english word like circle, it's easy to fall into habit.

[@josephippolito1402]

Praise be to Varda!

[@Cat_Woods]

I love your reading of the Elvish.

[@luudest]

Speaking of the placing of the sun and the moon: Did the Men, the Elves or the Hobbits have names for the days of the week?

[@TarMody]

Just before the awakening of the elves, Varda's inscription of the constellations she formed from the ancient stars into the skies of Arda can be considered as a reflection of the understanding she gained from the Music of the Ainur, just like Mandos. In this context, it can be said that there is a relationship between Varda's constellation of Menelmacar and the Second Prophecy of Mandos due to the fact that both Vala (Varda-Mandos) understand each other's melodies in accordance with the theme of the music, and each harmonizes their own tune with the other. According to this, it can be said that Tolkien created the cosmogony of the universe he created in his mythology and accordingly his astrology, albeit at a simple level, through Varda. It can be thought that Varda and Mandos, who participated in the music performance in the Music of the Ainur, which is the creation of the universe (Eä), developed to the extent that they mutually understood each other's melody and that Varda created an astrology of the universe within itself by reflecting this to the sky of Arda through the constellations.

[@gabrieltippery3873]

You’ve found a logic for astrology. Thank you for sharing.

[@deviekasari2080]

Ahh Elbereth Gilthoniel

[@HermaeusM]

I hope to cry out in the name of Jesus with such passion as Sam does for her 🥲 knowing that Tolkien was a follower of Christ, I’m sure he wrote with love and emotion, it shines all the way through!

[@charleslarrivee2908]

The person in Tolkien's legendarium most recognizable as a type of the Virgin Mary. Unlike some other candidates people like to bring up ... 😉

[@spacecase5152]

There's so much meat in Tolkein lore, I really can't get enough. Very excellent video :)

[@johanabigasova6770]

"Elbereth!" Frodo on Weathertop.

[@acommoncommenter9364]

I'm having a hard time understanding the poem about Elbereth, anyone care to help?

[@Ka_T_ya]

Correct me if I’m wrong , but didn’t at first Melkor fancied her and after she rejected him he started hating her( all of that before Ea was even formed)

[@leonardofaber5823]

"for Melkor she knew from before the making of the Music and rejected him". This is all we know from Varda and Melkor before Time. I believe it is best to say she knew some parts of his mind from the beginning, and dod not like how he thought of things. It is never said he tried to "seduce her to his cause". One we know he tried to seduce was Arien, Maiden of of Anar; and failed miserably.

[@Ka_T_ya]

@@leonardofaber5823 I guess in the wording “ rejected him” gave the idea.

[@leonardofaber5823]

@@Ka_T_ya but before him making any attempt, I believe.

[@bisonhappenstance]

Maybe you are also remembering Galadriel and Feanor?

[@Ka_T_ya]

@@bisonhappenstance no.

[@najahn7753]

I really like this video and what is speaking especially the last part !!

[@connor9533]

I went to order the United Cutlery Anduril replica from Budk (the website he recommended in his replica videos) but, they don't ship the lord of the rings replicas to Canada. Does anyone know any credible places I can order them from?

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Check out www.castlekon.com . He's a fan of the channel and is a licensed reseller of UC & Weta stuff and ships internationally!

[@jadendurham6951]

PLEASE do a review of ROP season 1!!!

[@VoiceoftheRings]

Awesome Video! Learned a Bunch!

[@rafaelfcf]

So... Melkor was an incel?

[@nfragala]

True scholar of the great Tolkien Legendarium.

[@imDubzz]

These videos of the Valar rule!!

[@ThiagoMacieira]

Great video. It's amazing how she, more than any other Valar, still had influence in the lives of elves and men even in the Third Age. One omission in the video... was Namárië. The entire poem is Galadriel's lament from being separated from the West and from Varda.

[@dlseller]

The Valar did not originally look human. Why would they? They didn't even know what humans or elves would look like until they met them. That's why Aule didn't know how to make dwarves look human. So why do we anthropomorphize them? It's the same reason why so many illustrations of them look European. Because we can't imagine a god that doesn't look like us. How limited. How narrow minded. How human.

[@antorserper8612]

I'd love it if you were to one day complete your "Sons of Fëanor" series!

[@omarbinno4390]

Sam's fight with Shelob and his invocation of the name of Elberith actually took place in TT, not ROTK.

[@scottc3165]

A appreciate your channel so much. LOTR ignited in me a love for high fantasy stories and while many have come close, LOTR remains the best.

[@Preidith]

It's shame, Melkor most strong all of Valar but fear with this Queen women valar

[@treyowen9213]

Long live the queen.~

[@davidgoldsworthy1640]

I'm still surprised you haven't done all the valar yet

[@NerdoftheRings]

Working my way through! I did a 2-part video series - one on the Lords, one on the Ladies of the Valar, but decided to go back and expand so each of the Valar could have their own vid. :)

[@davidgoldsworthy1640]

I love your work. Thank you

[@laughingvampire7555]

I bet Melkor had feelings for her, but she rejected the gothic weirdo and hook up with the quarterback dude Manwe Varda is the original Stacy

[@l-kin3480]

🤣🤣🤣

[@goodnightmyprince6734]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mkaleborn]

Beautifully told! She is one of the Greats, and no mistake!

[@elberethreviewer5558]

My parents named me Elbereth Laurelin. I was teased a lot because I was a kid before the movies came out and after the books fell out of popularity. This is one of the better-done videos about my name. Thank you. Do you know why they didn't use Elbereth in the movies?

[@vineetamendiratta5121]

That is such a beautiful name!

[@AlejandroGomezB]

I absolutely love your work! Thank you very much for sharing the amazing work of Tolkien in this appealing and accurate way full of passion and respect! Best wishes for Colombia 🇨🇴

[@luuk_twister2068]

I noticed it in your previous video and again in this one. Your pronunciation of taniquetil (?) Has changed. Have you discovered / discussed something?

[@NerdoftheRings]

Indeed. I’ve chatted with multiple Tolkien scholars and fans and it’s one of those mispronunciations I held onto from the Silmarillion audiobook. It’s definitely taken some effort to adjust!

[@najahn7753]

Nice vidio !

[@timskiel1214]

Excuse me. Is there a discord server of this community?

[@Charles_S09]

Would Varda also be the Vala of fire too or is fire something created by Melkor?

[@MarvinT0606]

the entity associated with fire would be, in fact, a Maiar. Arien the guide of the Sun.

[@Charles_S09]

@@MarvinT0606 I guess that’s true but who did she serve?

[@Charles_S09]

@@MarvinT0606 I know it wasn’t Melkor

[@BimRen246]

@@Charles_S09 Arien was a servant of Vána

[@Charles_S09]

@@BimRen246 I thought she would’ve served Varda

[@nathansmith-ju3pz]

Wouldn't it be "ValaKeerka" not "ValaSeerka"?

[@Relics_of_Arda]

Great video!

[@DesiKitchen555]

🎉🎉🎉stay connected new frnd hlp me plz

[@makkahn10]

Where Can this Music be reached on YT?

[@mikerenshaw7867]

Beautiful❤

[@najahn7753]

Nice vidio! :)

[@SunnyLovetts]

I’m ready!!! :D

[@erikbender1967]

Excellent video!

[@LoneTiger]

5:50 I can just imagine: +Rubs his nose bridge+ _"You are going to keep everyone awake at all times, girl."_ Varda: _"Fiiiiiine, will put them separate..."_

[@billshears6062]

Hey Nerd of the Rings… I have a question about LotR to ask you, I would love it if you could answer. So, in Fellowship, Sam comes along because he was eavesdropping. My question is, why was Gandalf even telling Frodo about the Ring right where Sam could hear? Wouldn’t a wise old wizard make sure he is in a place where he wouldn’t be caught talking of the Ring? (Especially since the Ring is so important to the fate of the WORLD). Why would he talk in a room right next to the garden with the window open, and continue to talk after he has heard the sound of Sam outside? Also, I am wondering, did you find this detail odd on your first reading and subsequent re-reads? I am very curious about this, because I have found only one post on the internet bringing up Gandalf’s lack of caution. I would have thought this blunder by Gandalf would have been brought up by fans all the time and used as an example that Gandalf is not infallible. But no, it is hardly talked about, and when it is, it’s a simple “oh and Gandalf caught Sam let’s move on.” I think this detail could lead to a very interesting discussion on the secret of the Ring. There are also many other instances I could name where the characters are quite reckless with the secret too. I just thought a book with so many experts and die-hard fans would be looked into as close as possible. I would like to know what you think on the matter.

[@VardaoftheStars]

Read about her 6 years ago in my ex bf’s Silmarillion one night when i couldn’t sleep. I wanted to start a youtube channel but i couldn’t figure out a cool name… :”)

[@albertmm96]

Thank you for the videos. Just a small suggestion, Valacirca should be pronounced Valakirca, not Valasirka.Laurelin is not Lorelin . :)

[@rileyherrera3215]

Need prayer thanks guys

[@haroldfeld]

Ummm…actually, Sam confronts Shelob at the end of the Two Towers, not in Return of the King.

[@nl396]

Wonderful video! On a side note could someone here help me? I'm looking for a video to send to a friend who's just getting into LOTR lore. Can anyone recommend a good vid for him to start?

[@jerryfoust3860]

well done as always. you are a precious resource--a reliable and insightful docent of the wonderful and magnificent myth from JRRT

[@treyowen9213]

4:55 hmph, not even the sons of Fëanor, who committed so many wicked atrocities, could touch them.

[@zacharycollins9485]

"The Passing of the Elves" from Fellowship slaps, bro! 😆

[@milosstevanovic4117]

Are you going to make a special video about Eru Iluvatar? Thank You

[@Iceflkn]

What if love was never meant to be bottled. What if love was accepted because it was beautiful. Wouldn't the world be a better place?

[@brendondurbin1158]

Ok so she's the best mascot for a toothpaste brand or a light bulb brand ooh I want a light bulb that'll turn on by saying elbereth gilthoniel so that I wake up from a nightmare I can say her name and all darkness is banished in her light

[@shehansenanayaka3046]

Brilliant video. We always appreciate your hard work and dedication towards these videos.

[@celesteditter6746]

I just want to thank you for your videos. It is so exciting when I see you’ve posted a new video. I just soak it all in! I truly respect you and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us in such a tangible way.