0279 » Of Aulë and Yavanna » The Silmarillion Chapter 2 » Dwarves, Ents, Eagles, and More!

After the epic span of Chapter 1, which culminated in the creation of The Two Trees of Valinor and introduced the juxtaposing natures of Elves and Men, Chapter 2 is something of an interlude, though one of great consequence. In it, we learn about the creation of the Dwarves, and the mysterious origins of other important creatures as well.

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We also get a “behind the scenes” glimpse into the creative relationships of certain Valar.

The major events of Chapter 2 include:

- Aulë’s creation of the Dwarves & Ilúvatar’s Intervention Therein
- Yavanna Response to Aulë’s Secret Deeds
- Yavanna’s Collaboration With Manwë for the Protection of Her Creations, OR How The Ents Came To Be

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “For [the Dwarves] say that Aulë the Maker, whom they call Mahal, cares for them, and gathers them to Mandos in halls set apart; and that he declared to their Fathers of old that Ilúvatar will hallow them and give them a place among the Children in the End. Then their part shall be to serve Aulë and to aid him in the remaking of Arda after the Last Battle.”

CONTENTS:
- Quote of the Week » 2:10
- Aulë Creates The Dwarves » 5:00
- Ilúvatar's Response » 8:58
- Aulë's Defense » 13:22
- Ilúvatar's Mercy » 17:00
- The Nature of Dwarves » 25:00
- Yavanna's Response to Aulë » 28:30
- Yavanna Consults Manwë » 32:30
- Yavanna and Manwë Collaborate » ENTS » 40:20
- Haiku » 45:40

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