Chapter 19 - Of Beren and Luthien - J.R.R. Tolkien
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- The Silmarillion
The History of the Silmarils - Of Beren and Lúthien
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Following the Dagor Bragollach, staggering into the woods of Neldoreth, Beren chanced upon Lúthien, daughter of Thingol and Melian, dancing in a clearing beside Esgalduin. He became utterly enchanted by her, and his agony departed him, for Lúthien was the most beautiful of all of the Children of Ilúvatar. He called out to her, naming her Tinúviel and as she looked at him, doom fell upon her, and she loved him.
Thingol was wrathful. And so Thingol demanded to know Beren's business in Doriath. Finding resolve, Beren answered that his fate led him to what he sought not - Lúthien. Thingol set upon him the nigh hopeless task of bringing to him a Silmaril from the crown of Morgoth. Only then would he allow Beren to receive Lúthien as his bride.
Turning towards Nargothrond, Beren sought out the counsel of Finrod Felagund. Departing from Angband, Felagund used his craft to disguise the group as a pack of orcs, and so they hoped to pass by Tol-in-Gaurhoth unnoticed. But Sauron was suspicious of them and dueled long in song with Felagund. When the wolf came for Beren, Felagund slew it with his bare hands, but in doing so, was mortally wounded.
In the hour of Beren's capture, a heaviness fell upon the heart of Lúthien and she left Doriath in pursuit of him. Encountering Celegorm and Curufin, and Huan, she was glad, but through treachery, the two brothers took her as a prisoner to Nargothrond. But Huan had grown to love her and for the first time spoke, giving her counsel, and helping her to escape.
Sauron came himself-taking the form of a mighty wolf-and fought with Huan, but not even he could defeat the Hound of the Valar. Thus he was forced to yield Tol-in-Gaurhoth to Lúthien, and he fled. Lúthien removed the ill shadow from that Isle and came to Beren. Together, they buried the body of Felagund and left that place.
Beren left Lúthien in the care of Huan and departed for Angband. But Lúthien followed him. And so, taking the guise of Draugluin, and the bat-like messenger-of-Sauron Thuringwethil, together Beren and Lúthien passed through perils untold until they arrived, weary and weather-worn, at the Gates of Angband.
Lúthien's disguise was robbed of her by the will of Morgoth, and, standing before his gaze, she began to sing for him a song of such outstanding power and beauty, that he was put into dreams of the Void, and he slammed into the ground, unconscious. All his court slumbered. Then removing his wolf hame, Beren cut, with Angrist, a Silmaril from the crown of Morgoth.
Then fear and terror unknown fell upon Beren and Lúthien, and realizing their imminent peril, they fled. But alas, Carcharoth bit off the right hand of Beren, consuming the Silmaril. It seared his innards, and he fled south, howling in a fit of madness.
Thorondor came with his Eagles to the aid of Beren and Lúthien, even while droves issued forth from the Gates of Angband, and bore the two away from the reach of Morgoth.
Beren and Lúthien told the tale of their Quest, to the Thingol. And his mood towards Beren was softened. Thus, at last, he relented, and Beren took the hand of Lúthien before the throne of her father.
For a time, there may have been some semblance of peace and joy in Doriath, but out of the north came the beast Carcharoth. Beren died and Huan slew Carcharoth, but was himself fatally injured.
For the spirit of Beren lingered in the Halls of Mandos, awaiting Lúthien upon the dim shores of the Outer Sea, where they could say their final farewell. The spirit of Lúthien fled her body and found its way to the Halls of Mandos. Kneeling before the Vala, she sang to him a song so beautifully sorrowful that Mandos was moved to pity.
Lúthien chose, to forsake the Undying Lands, for a mortal life with Beren. So it came to pass that long ago, Lúthien Tinúviel and Beren Erchamion, at last, left the confines of the world, together.
Timeline of Arda:
Years of the Sun
Years of the Sun in the First Age
460: Barahir and companions are betrayed by Gorlim and killed, but Beren survives.
462: Morgoth tries to assault Hithlum but is withstood by Fingon and Círdan.
463: The first hosts of Easterlings appear in Beleriand.
464: Túrin Turambar is born in Gwaeron
* Beren departs for Doriath and is enchanted by Lúthien.
465: Beren sets on a Quest of the Silmaril,
466: Lalaith is born in the beginning of spring
* Beren and Lúthien come to Angband and achieve the Quest of the Silmaril.
* They return to Doriath, but Carcharoth ravages the land.
* Beren dies, and Lúthien abandons life.
* Lúthien pleads Mandos for Beren.
* Beren and Lúthien are restored to life as mortals. - Zábava
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I’m a 43 year old Black man, I never heard of LOTR until the movies. The Silmarillion is one the most captivating stories I’ve ever read. Thank you for this audio version
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Best chapter in my opinion of this book. So much of consequence happens because of this story
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I read it originally about 8 years ago and finally re-read it recently. Such a fantastic story
Just found the series. I tried to finish without the images and got lost so fast. The more maps and genealogies and pictures the better!
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this chapter is fantastic. the art and diagrams you add are incredibly helpful
Glad to hear that!
Best story. So tragic.
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Thank you so very much for the work you put into these. The notes you include for the Timeline are extensive and add so much to an already Herculean effort you put forth with the imagery that accompany your videos!
Outstanding! Well done, my friend.
Thank you, thank you 😊
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Such a heartwrenching chapter. Their story is so beautiful. Looking forward to the next upload!
Yes it is. Nothing is like story of Beren and Luthien 🖤
Thank you 😊
An amazing love story.
Yes it is 😊
@@PamkoElessar Yet, most tragic.
My favorite chapter. Thank you for sharing this
You’re welcome 🙂
Love these videos with beautiful art and maps so I don’t get lost
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Excellent reading...
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I love the visuals they are very helpful! Thanks for doing this!
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Bring to me in your hands a Silmaril from Morgoth's crown...
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Huan is the hero of this chapter
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What a chapter. Finrod and Luthien are great. Not elitist like some other elfs
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Was so excited when I saw another chapter drop 🙌👍
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Brilliant chapter, well done sir
Thank you
This is ONE of my favorite stories from the Silmarillion. If that epic tale was ever to made into film, this would be, at least, the third, and greatest story of that saga, after The Children of Huron. And, the songs of the Ainur. To make a film into a trilogy of movies, would fall so unjust to Tolkien's legacy. I hate to think the film-makers of the future would give so less than a series of at least six films. What Director/Producer, would want to limit their career to so few films, when the Master of fantasy has given us so much to work with? I hope to see this "Magna Opus" of 20th century literature before I die. But not to see it produced in haste, and fall short of our expectations. But to see it made into a film as Tolkien had spent so many years writing it. Though the "Children of Huron" could be made into wo films. We fans will buy tickets to all those films. Do it, and do it well! The appropriate film makers are sitting on a gold mine, far greater than they can ever imagine. If you don't know how to start this adventure, than just ask me. I will guide you all the way.
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Let this story rest, and come to be adapted in a time where creators are more concerned with creating beautiful things, and not ideological messages. The story, if told faithful, would be considered old-fashioned in todays world; the main characters are virtuous and beautiful, and yet people today crave for "morally-grey" chracters, and are offended at the sight of beauty.
The most metal chapter in the book. You could create an albums worth of songs from this one story.
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This is really awesome. Thank you for effort.
Are you going to be uoloading a new chapter?
Thank you, and yes. I’m working on it 🙂
@@PamkoElessar Ill be waiting. Thank you from Guatemala. Will recommend your channel to friends👍
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Nice work dude
Thank you 😊
I guess it’s a good thing they didn’t burn Beren after he died.
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I love this please do more😁😁
I will 😉
i wish some great composer would write an opera for Beren and Luthien
Me too 🙂
where is the painting of beren and the two in the valley at 5:43 from?
I really don't know what picture are you talking about :(
@@PamkoElessar @Pamko Elessar i put the wrong time code try 5:32
Sorry, still don’t get it 🤷♀️
hi ...daniel (new here)
how often do chapters come out ?
There’s no certain time. This is not my primary job and I am trying to finish chapters as fast as I can whenever I have time 😃
@@PamkoElessar appreciate your answer …take your time btw quality over quantity ma man
Thank you 😊
Pamkooooooo
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Don’t mind me 10:02
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