Silmarillion Stories - E04 - Aulë and Yavanna

David and John discuss Of Aulë and Yavanna, the story of the creation of the Dwarves and the Ents. After discussing the mercy of Eru and the marital troubles of the Valar, David and John consider the application of Tolkien's idea of the subcreator within his own fiction. Finally, they answer listener feedback.

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Silmarillion Stories Reading Schedule

• November 2022 - Ainulindalë
• December 2022 - Valaquenta
• January 2023 - Of the Beginning of Days February 2023 - Of Aule and Yavanna
• March 2023 - Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of Melkor
• April 2023 - Of Thingol and Melian
• May 2023 - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Edalië
• June 2023 - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor

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