Episode 62: Bodacious Balrogs pt 2

Written By James Pierson

Episode Summary

Join Jude and Stef for part 2 of their discussion about Tolkien’s Balrogs! We’ll cover Balrogs in the wider legendarium including the Fall of Gondolin, The Book of Lost Tales, and more. Balrogs: Come for the wings, stay for the heat!

Citations

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    https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Gothmog_(balrog) (Accessed July 30, 2023)

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  • Athrabeth is produced by James Kaku Pierson

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