David and John discuss Of Aulë and Yavanna, the story of the creation of the Dwarves and the Ents. After discussing the mercy of Eru and the marital troubles of the Valar, David and John consider the application of Tolkien's idea of the subcreator within his own fiction. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsDeep 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/thelorehoundsFind 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 ScheduleNovember 2022 - AinulindalëDecember 2022 - ValaquentaJanuary 2023 - Of the Beginning of Days February 2023 - Of Aule and YavannaMarch 2023 - Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of MelkorApril 2023 - Of Thingol and MelianMay 2023 - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the EdaliëJune 2023 - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of MelkorAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy