Arda Revised: The Children of Ilúvatar and Their Sources: Rúmil and The Greatest of all the Elves

What does it mean for a person to be called The Great? Why do people throughout our history call people The Great? Why is Fëanor called The Greatest of all The Elves? We can answer these questions by delving into the progenitor of historical record-keeping for the Children of Iluvatar, Rúmil and his successors, TheContinue reading “Arda Revised: The Children of Ilúvatar and Their Sources: Rúmil and The Greatest of all the Elves”

Tolkien’s Rings & Medieval Legendarium: Episode 4: THE GREAT WAVE

We dive into the theme of legacy with a look at the relationships between fathers and their children: Elendil and Isildur; Tar-Palantír and Míriel; Eärendil and his sons Elrond and Elros; Durin and Durin; and Adar and orcs. Please check out Dr. Bryan Keene on Instagram @_medievalart