401 – She’s Got a Way

About this episode

The episode explores the history of Galadriel and Celeborn, discussing inconsistencies and their relationship in Tolkien's works.

Celeborn has dwelt in the West since the days of dawn; it only seems like Alan has as well. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we embark on a six-part journey through The History of Galadriel and Celeborn from Unfinished Tales. Christopher Tolkien concedes ‘severe inconsistencies’, while Galadriel’s got a way about her; I don’t know what it is. Celeborn meets his wife in Doriath… or in Alqualondë. We marvel at the hubris of claiming to have learned everything the Valar can teach, wonder if Celeborn needs an upgrade, and ask ‘Whose Test is it Anyway?’ Also, any excuse to bash Fëanor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Alan, The Man of the West, The Sage of the South

Topics covered

• Galadriel
• Celeborn
• Tolkien
• history
• inconsistencies
• Valar
• Doriath

Keywords

• Celeborn
• Galadriel
• Tolkien
• Unfinished Tales
• Doriath
• Valar
• Fëanor
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The History of Galadriel and Celeborn, Unfinished Tales

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