The Silmarillion 4: Arda Marred

This week, we continue our unit on The Silmarillion and discuss the Days Before Days, time and space (and calendars and maps), and the paradox of free will. How do we understand the geography of Middle-Earth? How are elves and men different, according to the elves? What instruments do each of the Valar play, and what do their mansions looks like?

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Next week, we begin the main events with chapters three, four and five of the Quenta Silmarillion, live on YouTube on Thursday, February 6th at 8PM Central.

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