About this episode

The episode discusses a disastrous first date in Arda involving Fëanor, Morgoth, and Ungoliant.

Possibly the worst first date in the history of Arda. Join The Man of the West as Fëanor names the Black Foe and Morgoth discovers what Ungoliant charges for dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: The Man of the West

Topics covered

• first date
• Arda
• Silmarillion
• Fëanor
• Morgoth
• Ungoliant
• dinner

Keywords

• first date
• Arda
• Fëanor
• Morgoth
• Ungoliant
• Silmarillion
• dinner

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Silmarillion

Places: Arda

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