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 WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeListen to Maester Anthony's PodcastProperly HowardListen to Elysia's Silo PodcastWool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV PodcastContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.comEarly 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 MelkorJuly 2023 - Two Chapters - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor and Of the Darkening of ValinorAugust 2023 - Two Chapters - Of the Flight of the Noldor & Of the SindarSeptember 2023 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of ValinorOctober 2023 - Of MenNovember 2023 - Of the Return of the NoldorAny 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