The Fall of Númenor Pt 29 » SA2251 » Rise of the Ring-wraiths (EP354 REVISITED)

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This episode explores the events of the year 2251 in the Second Age, focusing on the rise of the Ring-wraiths and the spiritual environment of Númenor.

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TrueMythsPress.com to learn more! In this episode, we’ll explore the events attributed to the year 2251 of the Second Age. Included among these events is the origin and rise of the Ring-wraiths, Sauron’s notorious NINE! We’ll see how the increasing Númenorean anxiety towards death served to create a spiritual environment that led to the seduction and “creation” of the Nazgûl. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/N3C8LKrXBfo Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92837906 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92837928 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0354/ Helpful Links: buy Tolkien's Tragedy » https://www.etsy.com/listing/4483126191/tolkiens-tragedy-concerning-numenor-the 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/everon buy 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 .

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Host: The Tolkien Road

Topics covered

• Númenor
• Ring-wraiths
• Second Age
• Tolkien's works
• spirituality
• death

Keywords

• Ring-wraiths
• Númenor
• Second Age
• Tolkien
• Nazgûl
• spirituality
• death
• Tolkien's Tragedy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: True Myths Press

Books & works: Tolkien's Tragedy, Tolkien’s Requiem, Tolkien’s Overture

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