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The episode discusses the contrasting experiences of Fëanor and Gimli regarding the acquisition of golden hairs.

What Fëanor didn’t get after begging three times, a Dwarf gets at first asking. Join The Man of the West as Gimli leaves Lothlórien with three golden hairs and an unexpected wound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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