The Mariner's Wife - Part 3: The Crowning of Aldarion (EP186 Revisited)

Over the next four episodes, we’re returning to one of Tolkien’s most compelling—and heartbreaking—tales: “Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner’s Wife.”Originally published in Unfinished Tales, this story takes us deep into the history of Númenor, exploring the troubled marriage of the royal couple Aldarion and Erendis—and the painful conflict between ambition, duty, love, and family.Today, we’re revisiting Part Three of our discussion.And for those of you waiting for fresh journeys down the Tolkien Road, don’t worry—we’ll be back soon with brand-new episodes.For now, let’s return to Númenor and the story of Aldarion and Erendis.Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/NgcX2-QOmSIAd-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/tolkienroad/posts/early-access-ut-33859557Tolkien Road on Substack - https://tolkienroad.substack.com/Helpful Links:buy Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienstragedy.com/take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

TolkiensOverture.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Seventh Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur!It's available now at TolkiensOverture.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: The Music of the AinurChapter 2: The Vision of IlúvatarChapter 3: The Reality of ArdaChapter 4: Ulmo, Lord of Water and MusicChapter 5: Lúthien, Mighty in SongChapter 6: Tom Bombadil, the Musical MasterChapter 7: Musical MathomsChapter 8: CodaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more!Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road.Over the next four episodes, we’re returning to one of Tolkien’s most compelling—and heartbreaking—tales: “Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner’s Wife.”Originally published in Unfinished Tales, this story takes us deep into the history of Númenor, exploring the troubled marriage of the royal couple Aldarion and Erendis—and the painful conflict between ambition, duty, love, and family.Today, we’re revisiting Part Two of our discussion.And for those of you waiting for fresh journeys down the Tolkien Road, don’t worry—we’ll be back soon with brand-new episodes.For now, let’s return to Númenor and the story of Aldarion and Erendis.Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/l83a6Idacg4Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/tolkienroad/posts/early-access-ut-33451497Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0185/Helpful Links:buy Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienstragedy.com/take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

TolkiensOverture.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Sixth Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur!It's available now at TolkiensOverture.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: The Music of the AinurChapter 2: The Vision of IlúvatarChapter 3: The Reality of ArdaChapter 4: Ulmo, Lord of Water and MusicChapter 5: Lúthien, Mighty in SongChapter 6: Tom Bombadil, the Musical MasterChapter 7: Musical MathomsChapter 8: CodaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

What makes a great adaptation of an ancient epic—and did Christopher Nolan nail it with The Odyssey? We discuss what worked, what didn’t, and how Nolan’s singular vision compares with the corporate approach behind Amazon’s The Rings of Power. Then Greta weighs in on John’s own proposal for adapting the story of Númenor, presented in Appendix B of Tolkien’s Tragedy.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-2-X9hE5bAkWatch Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkienroad/posts/nolans-odyssey-168051683Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

TolkiensOverture.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Fifth Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur!It's available now at TolkiensOverture.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: The Music of the AinurChapter 2: The Vision of IlúvatarChapter 3: The Reality of ArdaChapter 4: Ulmo, Lord of Water and MusicChapter 5: Lúthien, Mighty in SongChapter 6: Tom Bombadil, the Musical MasterChapter 7: Musical MathomsChapter 8: CodaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more!Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road.Over the next four episodes, we’re returning to one of Tolkien’s most compelling—and heartbreaking—tales: “Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner’s Wife.”Originally published in Unfinished Tales, this story takes us deep into the history of Númenor, exploring the troubled marriage of the royal couple Aldarion and Erendis—and the painful conflict between ambition, duty, love, and family.Today, we’re revisiting Part One of our discussion.And for those of you waiting for fresh journeys down the Tolkien Road, don’t worry—we’ll be back soon with brand-new episodes.For now, let’s return to Númenor and the story of Aldarion and Erendis.Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/Ey76ckHwROEAd-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/tolkienroad/posts/early-access-ut-33064441Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0183/Helpful Links:buy Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienstragedy.com/take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

TolkiensOverture.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Fourth Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur!It's available now at TolkiensOverture.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: The Music of the AinurChapter 2: The Vision of IlúvatarChapter 3: The Reality of ArdaChapter 4: Ulmo, Lord of Water and MusicChapter 5: Lúthien, Mighty in SongChapter 6: Tom Bombadil, the Musical MasterChapter 7: Musical MathomsChapter 8: CodaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

TolkiensTragedy.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you AppendixB of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age!It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:Númenor & The Mind of TolkienChapter 1: The Themes of the Second AgeChapter 2: The Purpose of NúmenorChapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First MillenniumChapter 4: A New Dark Lord - The Second MillenniumChapter 5: Rise of the Shadow - The Third MillenniumChapter 6: Ar-Pharazôn vs. SauronChapter 7: Downfall & AftermathAppendix A: Rumours of a Lost AgeAppendix B: The Rings of Power Done RightAppendix C: Of Middle-earth Untold TalesAppendix D: Concerning the White TreesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

TolkiensOverture.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Third Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur!It's available now at TolkiensOverture.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: The Music of the AinurChapter 2: The Vision of IlúvatarChapter 3: The Reality of ArdaChapter 4: Ulmo, Lord of Water and MusicChapter 5: Lúthien, Mighty in SongChapter 6: Tom Bombadil, the Musical MasterChapter 7: Musical MathomsChapter 8: CodaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.