Hey everyone, I hope you enjoyed the video! My apologies about calling spiders insects. I should have said arthropod. I believe Neekerbreekers are also arthropods as well! My mistake! Let me know if there are any others and I'll try to amend them here! I also wanted to say that I didn’t add the Beornings as they were men with the gift of skin changing, and they were not actual animals themselves. But Vampires and Werewolves (besides when Sauron shape shifted into them) seem to be actual beasts within Tolkien’s works. To me it seems like Vampires are large bats and Werewolves are large wolves, and both have evil spirits within them.
Hey Men of the West, this was a great video. The animals play a big part in the story, but usually aren't talked about. Thank you for giving them their credit. I also want to ask, could you please do a Theory video on the three Elvin rings? Like what if they never lost their powers after the one ring was destroyed.
That was a big point to make, Smaugs weakness revealed by a bird. I enjoyed learning that the peoples animal allies were not what you would expect. They seemed (on the surface) not nearly powerful enough, but, as MOTW revealed to us, the information they provided was vital. I wonder if Tolkien got this idea from birds used in WW1.
When they make movie adaptations they do it for the masses. This means making a palatable world that a person totally new to LOTR or even fantasy general can follow and ideally avoid a "wtf thats stupid" sort reaction. Alot of the odd ball details in stories are dropped out right, I would have been surprised to see the thrush clue bard in.
@@robertdicke7249 but only stupid person could claim the thrush was stupid, as has been pointed out birds as Messengers is not such an unheard-of concept Even in our own history.
Thank you, I remembering reading about the wereworms for the first time years ago and immediately thought of the giant sand worms of Arakis of Dune. I thought I was just getting my books mixed up.
From the early versions of the Hobbit, we can be quite sure that they were meant to be Chinese-style dragons. Tolkien eventually removed his reference to China and all other real world places in a revision, so no trace of this original description is found in the published Hobbit. Worm in Tolkien's writings often means dragon, so it makes complete sense that "were-worms of the east" are a kind of dragon inspired by eastern cultures.
Thank God you post these types of videos because as a Lord of the Rings total fan, every single bit of information on every single character I must know and there is an endless supply of knowledge to be gained. Even just the Silmarillion is confusing as can be and full of so many amazing characters.
@@MenoftheWest Thank you, Yoystan! I happen to be a pretty big of The Lord of the Rings too. Particularly for the film adaptations of it. When I first started reading the Silmalilarion, I was getting quite confusing about the main plot of the story. There were so many words in this book I couldn't read or pronounce right, there were various of perspectives that it goes through with so many cool characters involved. I'm also a slow reader as well, which makes the book even a little more harder for me to understand the story carefully. Anyways, thank you so much for making this content as always and I hope you have a nice week!
@@geviesanta3631 I have the same problem. Advice: download Audible, buy "The Silmarilion", and adjust the speed of the reader to .85 speed. It's the perfect speed for listening without distortion or becoming overwhelmed. Use the "go back 30 seconds" button often.
You have such a beautiful channel and produce such incredible content. Nothing warms my heart more than the works of Tolkien. Thank you for doing the lords work.
I recently started to binge watch your videos, and man, what a great work you're doing... thank you so much! Lotr with HP were my first glimpse into the fantasy world
I love the Oliphants just as I love all elephants , big , strong, smart, loyal, can take a beating and uproot whole trees and can pull tons of weight behind it , and hadarins using hundreds of them in the battle of pelannor fields and doing serious damage was awesome lol, man imagine being a haradrin with a delivery company of Oliphants carrying tons of goods and merchandise I'll be the Amazon company of middle earth and make tons of money but also help civilization build up by moving large things of goods across the land helping trade and resources going where I want to go after sauron is gone trade should kick up again, going to erabor for fine jewels , iron and steel items etc, Bree, and shire for meat, vegetables, cheese and especially pipe weed , to Rohan and Gondor traveling maybe find abandoned or stuff people left behind to sell or keep , sounds good to me lol 😎🐘🐘🤑
Thanks for the shout-out of r/lotrmemes! I'm another moderator on it, and we're fans of the channel. In fact, on the Discord server we have a bot that posts your new videos :D
Today i went out and bought "The SILMARILLION", "The Tolkien Companion by J.E.A.Tyler", and "The Return Of The King" all thanks to your wonderful videos that got me really into the series!
I think that a theory video on what would have happened if the fellowship took the gap of Rohan rather than the mines would be cool, keep up the good work and I love the video's!
5:02 I actually think that the wolves who attacked the Fellowship in Eregion were Werewolves, because they left no carcasses behind, unlike the Wargs as described in The Hobbit
Great video! I was kinda waiting for you to mention Fastitocalon (gigantic sea turtle), but then again it's just a story, and not confirmed to really exist in Middle-Earth. I just recently learned that Fastitocalon is not Tolkien's own creation, but it is a monster from an old english poem. Tolkien implemented the creature (and the name) into the lore of Middle-Earth by making his own poem, which was well-known by the hobbits. I like the theory this giant turtle is not an actual living creature, but an allegory for of the fall of Numenor.
I had a "what if" scenario I'd be interested in hearing your take on: What if Smeagol never decided to betray Frodo and Sam, and instead attempted to help them as he had promised? Anyway, always look forward to your videos.
Sauron would've won, as Frodo fell into the One Ring's corruption and without Smeagol betraying them the accident that led the Ring to fall on the lava wouldn't have occurred.
Another great video Yoystan, thank you for your commitment to your fans. Appreciate your words on Huan - definitely my favourite Mythic beast in middle earth!
@Flying Cupcake Nope. Trolls actually operated GROND when it was in place before the gatehouse. Maybe they pushed the last 50m cause the beast would have been trapped in the gateway.
Hope so, but I'm not so sure. I took me several readings over a few decades for it not to be a bit of a slog. Rewarding, yes but a bit of a slog nonetheless. I recently found a source online. It is really very good. I'd give it a try if I were you. Just Google up, " The Silmarilion Primer". I'd like to know if you like it. Good Reading.
boy if huan was alive during the third age and aided fellowship, sauron would flee far away. This was awesome video and wait was worth it. Thank you! ^^
We don’t really KNOW the last thoughts of Huan, but it can be assumed that it was, “I may not make it back, but I will protect my elf, because I am a good boy.”
That's interesting I did not know there were vampires in here. Also I wish there are movies or TV shows that can show off places like Harad and Rhun . I would love to what the deserts and Jungles would look like in Middle Earth on film or tv . Especially of course seeing the Harad and Rhunic armour once more . Very interesting vid .
I love you and your videos bro! Absolute filth to a die hard lotr fan such as my self and you really bring my nerdy side out. But i just wanted to ask if u could do more on the Huan please by far the best character in my eyes and needs more attention especially after the battle you described not to long ago
you should of spoken about what made the rohirrim horse so unique and formidable. the were trained by the people of Rohan and became wise horses like trained dogs. so when you fought a rohirrim rider, you fought the rider and the horse. they had a lifelong bond the rider and the horse growing up. the both learned to fight together. the horse would actually fight and take lead in battle. exactly why the archers for the people of Rohan were so skilled on horse back as the horse who ride around and fight and make key moves adjustments in battle and all the rider had to do was focus on his Bow and shoot well till he was out. the riders of Rohan were among the most elite warriors as simple men go as you fought both the horse and the rider. a bit much yes. but so cool the neat lore. they bred and trained them for battle to protect the country side farms and be ready for war in case.
YAAASSS! Thx Royan for slowly wearing down our fearless leader into making this vid!! Find all the creatures of middle earth fascinating, but as an avid elephant lover I'd have to go with my oliphants They're as amazing and majestic as they are large and terrifying 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 ^_^
Middle Earth sounds more like a mythology than a fictional universe, I mean these creatures and enviroments are no monster hunter monsters level of coolness and detail but they do have a very strong mythological and mysterious feel to them.
For further reference on the subject of Tolkien's mythic beasts I would recommend the book A Tolkien Bestiary ( ISBN O-345-28283-3 )by David Day published by Ballantine Books in New York in 1979. I was able to find it on Amazon.
I highly recommend avoiding anything written by David Day like the plague. He doesn't research anything and just makes stuff up. Hell, he couldn't even get the maps right. Even worse is the fact that he just released the same book under different titles, which is downright greedy. One Tolkien scholar once said: _In Tolkien scholarship the worst insult one could deliver at any point for many years was equivalent to 'That sounds like something David Day wrote'._ For more accurate reviews, check his page on the Tolkien Gateway.
Another great video. -There was a comment by someone once about the evolution or prehistoric nature of the fell beasts, how they were dinosaur-like creatures lasting in the modern age. You ever explored this in a video?
At first I was like: "Who created the poem about Oliphaunts?!!!" Oh Samwise Duh!!! I am soo happy you included Huan, he is my Favorite Mythic Beast in Middle Earth!!! Who is a good boy, yes you are Huan yes you are... *cough* Anyways... Thanks for you Video on the Beasts of ME, Until Me Typing Properly...Marion Baggins Out!!! P.s What Middle Earth Characters names will be good Pets Names!!! My Chickens are Elves and are Just like their Namesakes!!!
Marion Baggins Hey Marion, it’s good to hear from you! Honestly, for me, I love most all Middle-earth names for pets, as long as the pet fits the personality! I have a dog that is totally a Gimli and we wish we had originally named him that haha!
@@MenoftheWest My Galadriel, Arwen, Eowyn and Tauriel were in their characters!!! What about Huan for a Dog?!!! It's ridiculous how they were mostly fighters in Middle Earth and that's how my Chickens behaved!!!
Nice Job, I do like Tolkens Stories, they are very good. I was hoping he could expanded on list of beasts that could speak which could make some interesting lore but it didnt happen XP
Huan was probably most noble of all good creatures. We have Lúthien - said to be most beautifull of all the Children of Ilúvatar and Beren one of the most greatest mens ever lived. They love was legendary. I believe these two with Huan as they loyal friend and protector beeing veery happy trio :) Each of these characters is unmistakable, unique and all had deep affection for eachother. Is like beeing in ideal relationship with him/her + having great dog only maaany times smarter/ loyal and badass ^_^
Certainly you should've mentioned horses that were used for evil too, like the black steeds of Rohan stolen and corrupted by Mordor for the Ringwraiths.
Fantastic work as always. Out of curiosity, you always find exceptional art as a visual for the topic that you are discussing (the drawing regarding the discussion point on the ravens of Erebor is awesome, comes to mind) do you just hit the web or is this part of your collection or mix of it all?
You should do a “what if” on Gollum, what if Gollum found salvation and decided to become good instead of become full Gollum and lose his alter ego “smeagol”
Sauron disliked this video very fast, but we will not give into his darkness. We will stand men of the west!
he also made 27 accounts so he could dislike 27 times
His dark hand grows longer over the pages of youtube as 51 now have fallen to his dark ways
Why Sauron can't give a like, I am a servant of Sauron and I gave a 👍 only those like Saruman would dislike this piece archive.
He was not just a good creature, Huan was the goodest boy.
Possibly my favorite character in the entire mythos.
cringe
@@human678 no u
He actually was a bad boy as he betrayed his master. Lol in all honesty screw celegorm
@@human678 cat person
Hey everyone, I hope you enjoyed the video! My apologies about calling spiders insects. I should have said arthropod. I believe Neekerbreekers are also arthropods as well! My mistake! Let me know if there are any others and I'll try to amend them here! I also wanted to say that I didn’t add the Beornings as they were men with the gift of skin changing, and they were not actual animals themselves. But Vampires and Werewolves (besides when Sauron shape shifted into them) seem to be actual beasts within Tolkien’s works. To me it seems like Vampires are large bats and Werewolves are large wolves, and both have evil spirits within them.
🎊Hello, good videos🤗
Edit🎞: Thanks for the heart❤
You didnt mention the beasts that pulled Grond either. I know theres not much info on them but still worth mentioning
Hey Men of the West, this was a great video. The animals play a big part in the story, but usually aren't talked about. Thank you for giving them their credit. I also want to ask, could you please do a Theory video on the three Elvin rings? Like what if they never lost their powers after the one ring was destroyed.
Not anthropod, it's arthropod, specifically arachnid.
Wasn't there also a random talking fox in FOTR?
good old bill, walked to bree trough the wilderness with wargs and orcs around. must be one of the top 10 brave souls of middle-earth.
you are right! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!!
Independent film material! Someone, please make it!
I wish bard would have talked to a bird in the movie
Me too, I don't understand why Peter Jackson choose to delete that part from the hobbit movies?
That was a big point to make, Smaugs weakness revealed by a bird. I enjoyed learning that the peoples animal allies were not what you would expect. They seemed (on the surface) not nearly powerful enough, but, as MOTW revealed to us, the information they provided was vital. I wonder if Tolkien got this idea from birds used in WW1.
When they make movie adaptations they do it for the masses. This means making a palatable world that a person totally new to LOTR or even fantasy general can follow and ideally avoid a "wtf thats stupid" sort reaction. Alot of the odd ball details in stories are dropped out right, I would have been surprised to see the thrush clue bard in.
@@robertdicke7249 but only stupid person could claim the thrush was stupid, as has been pointed out birds as Messengers is not such an unheard-of concept Even in our own history.
In the 1977 Hobbit animated movie this scene happens
Thank you, I remembering reading about the wereworms for the first time years ago and immediately thought of the giant sand worms of Arakis of Dune. I thought I was just getting my books mixed up.
I thought of Subnutica...
Bless The Maker and his water, Bless the coming and going of him, may his passage cleanse the world, may He keep the world for his people.
Funny, I was thinking the same thing. Hmm, Arda was set in the far past and Dune was set in the far future.
@@kennywagner4025 that would be a hell of a surprise wouldn't it.
From the early versions of the Hobbit, we can be quite sure that they were meant to be Chinese-style dragons. Tolkien eventually removed his reference to China and all other real world places in a revision, so no trace of this original description is found in the published Hobbit. Worm in Tolkien's writings often means dragon, so it makes complete sense that "were-worms of the east" are a kind of dragon inspired by eastern cultures.
Thank God you post these types of videos because as a Lord of the Rings total fan, every single bit of information on every single character I must know and there is an endless supply of knowledge to be gained. Even just the Silmarillion is confusing as can be and full of so many amazing characters.
Ксения Ковалевская I’m glad I can help! You all are the absolute best, and it is a pleasure being able to make these videos for you all!
@@MenoftheWest Thank you, Yoystan! I happen to be a pretty big of The Lord of the Rings too. Particularly for the film adaptations of it. When I first started reading the Silmalilarion, I was getting quite confusing about the main plot of the story. There were so many words in this book I couldn't read or pronounce right, there were various of perspectives that it goes through with so many cool characters involved. I'm also a slow reader as well, which makes the book even a little more harder for me to understand the story carefully. Anyways, thank you so much for making this content as always and I hope you have a nice week!
@@geviesanta3631 I have the same problem. Advice: download Audible, buy "The Silmarilion", and adjust the speed of the reader to .85 speed. It's the perfect speed for listening without distortion or becoming overwhelmed. Use the "go back 30 seconds" button often.
Ксения Ковалевская just read the silmarilion?!?
@@HezUhlive22 i think that sounds good i must try that even though your advice was not to me it without trying seems sound and good thk.
Kakaroth?
Am I the only one who immediately heard Vegata's voice in their head screaming "Kakaroth!!"
Chacharoth.
Who The Hell Is Harvy Nope, I had the same reaction 😂
It's Charcharoth not Kakaroth
@@ellanenish5999 Phonetically it sounded that way, I'm guessing you haven't watched Dragonball Z?
Carcharoth
You have such a beautiful channel and produce such incredible content. Nothing warms my heart more than the works of Tolkien. Thank you for doing the lords work.
I recently started to binge watch your videos, and man, what a great work you're doing... thank you so much! Lotr with HP were my first glimpse into the fantasy world
They say Oliphants don't exist anymore because they were hunted for their massive ivory tusks.
GIANT pianos, and back-scratchers
I love the Oliphants just as I love all elephants , big , strong, smart, loyal, can take a beating and uproot whole trees and can pull tons of weight behind it , and hadarins using hundreds of them in the battle of pelannor fields and doing serious damage was awesome lol, man imagine being a haradrin with a delivery company of Oliphants carrying tons of goods and merchandise I'll be the Amazon company of middle earth and make tons of money but also help civilization build up by moving large things of goods across the land helping trade and resources going where I want to go after sauron is gone trade should kick up again, going to erabor for fine jewels , iron and steel items etc, Bree, and shire for meat, vegetables, cheese and especially pipe weed , to Rohan and Gondor traveling maybe find abandoned or stuff people left behind to sell or keep , sounds good to me lol 😎🐘🐘🤑
Thanks for the shout-out of r/lotrmemes! I'm another moderator on it, and we're fans of the channel. In fact, on the Discord server we have a bot that posts your new videos :D
Crichard Of course! Thanks for the support and the bot, that is super cool! I really appreciate you all!
those sweet guitar chords always make my day. This and the notification that some new content is out
Today i went out and bought "The SILMARILLION", "The Tolkien Companion by J.E.A.Tyler", and "The Return Of The King" all thanks to your wonderful videos that got me really into the series!
I get the best feeling when I see the notification for your videos! As always, keep up the great work and love from New Zealand!
Thank you for the continued love and attention to fine detail in all your videos. I'll always be here watching
All the beasts of Arda is amazing, they show how good Tolkein was at writing
Love the artwork you put in your videos. 4:53 - is a great piece.
Love this channel watch it everyday before and after work. I wish middle earth was a real place I’d leave this place
I think that a theory video on what would have happened if the fellowship took the gap of Rohan rather than the mines would be cool, keep up the good work and I love the video's!
You can also add the "Nameless things" creatures as well.
Thank you for the upload really well done and brightens the mood of the day to come.
5:02 I actually think that the wolves who attacked the Fellowship in Eregion were Werewolves, because they left no carcasses behind, unlike the Wargs as described in The Hobbit
It always amazes me your ability to gather interesting information
Your videos are always top tier!!
Great video! I was kinda waiting for you to mention Fastitocalon (gigantic sea turtle), but then again it's just a story, and not confirmed to really exist in Middle-Earth. I just recently learned that Fastitocalon is not Tolkien's own creation, but it is a monster from an old english poem. Tolkien implemented the creature (and the name) into the lore of Middle-Earth by making his own poem, which was well-known by the hobbits. I like the theory this giant turtle is not an actual living creature, but an allegory for of the fall of Numenor.
I had a "what if" scenario I'd be interested in hearing your take on:
What if Smeagol never decided to betray Frodo and Sam, and instead attempted to help them as he had promised?
Anyway, always look forward to your videos.
Thanks for the support! That’s a great idea, I’ll add it to the list!
That sounds interesting! I would watch that vid, thanks for coming with that idea Mallory!😊😊😊 I really hope that it'll happen soon.
Hmmmm.. a Sméagol free of the ring. Left to slowly return to sanity.
Though he’d quickly age though, right?
@@johansmallberries9874 i think he would. itll be like bilbo he'd age quickly
Sauron would've won, as Frodo fell into the One Ring's corruption and without Smeagol betraying them the accident that led the Ring to fall on the lava wouldn't have occurred.
Another great video Yoystan, thank you for your commitment to your fans. Appreciate your words on Huan - definitely my favourite Mythic beast in middle earth!
Thank you for bringing this amazing universe closer!
MenoftheWest, great video! Enjoy your Sunday!💯🙏🙌
Who else loved all the dark parts of the story the best? 🤟
My friend I appreciate the effort you put into these
Loved the video, you put a lot of work into these videos. I appreciate your channel so much and it's my favorite Tolkien based channel there.
Great video! One of your best yet!
Thank you for your amazing work.
It's ok Brego, *I* haven't forgotten about you!
you should make a video of inspirations for the Dragons, Mumakill, Spiders, and especially how the Balrog came into Tolkien's mind!
First comment, best comment? Love your videos and all Tolkien lore! The mythology is so rich!
hey, you did my idea! thank you very much. nice work. sincerely
You bring the lord of the rings fans together and make is all happy
Flawless as always.
Thanks!!!
As an animal lover, I enjoyed this video so much! I always share your new videos on my LOTRO Discord :)
I love your vids!
Another fantastic video Yoystan I say thank you good sir!!
3:10 isn't that scatha?
Great video, please do a special video about Túrin and house Hador, you missed that out of the first age
What of the "Great Beasts" that pulled Grond the ram to the gates of Minas Tirith ?
only in the movies
Matthew that’s incorrect that it’s only in the movies, go reread that section
@Flying Cupcake Nope. Trolls actually operated GROND when it was in place before the gatehouse. Maybe they pushed the last 50m cause the beast would have been trapped in the gateway.
Mutant buffaloes
Wow watched that last night. Sauron = Trump?
You may have made it and dedicated it to him but secretly in my heart I've always needed this episode
You forgot the White Deer of Mirkwood, the Great Beasts that oulled Grond and Beorn's servants.
I can’t wait till I get around to reading the Silmarillion I’m gonna love it
Hope so, but I'm not so sure. I took me several readings over a few decades for it not to be a bit of a slog. Rewarding, yes but a bit of a slog nonetheless. I recently found a source online. It is really very good. I'd give it a try if I were you. Just Google up, " The Silmarilion Primer". I'd like to know if you like it. Good Reading.
nice video, cool original idea
I don't think saying that is a good thing?
Thanks for the video! It was entertaining and informative as always.
Amazing video as always mellon
Great video . I’m glad Tolkien dismissed the idea of an evil cat servant of Melkor.
Nah, I would of liked another great evil presence.
would have liked
Cat lady detected.
Cats are enrolled at birth to be agents of chaos
No mention of Sauron's Great Beasts?
Very wholesome video. Thanks!
I love your videos! Very informative and well done.
I was expecting you would mention also the nameless things (not only the Watcher in the water) , but never mind, awesome video I love it!
boy if huan was alive during the third age and aided fellowship, sauron would flee far away. This was awesome video and wait was worth it. Thank you! ^^
We don’t really KNOW the last thoughts of Huan, but it can be assumed that it was, “I may not make it back, but I will protect my elf, because I am a good boy.”
Thank Ilúvatar for this channel!
I wish you have mentioned Uin and the host of Great Whales. pre-canon, but a rare moment we get a glimpse of Marine Mammals in Middle Earth.
Me- this will be a nice peaceful and informative video just to listen to
Also me- but there's nice pictures!
Great vid!
I hadn't before considered the animals (and the symbology/history/culture they represent in the Legendarium).
That's interesting I did not know there were vampires in here. Also I wish there are movies or TV shows that can show off places like Harad and Rhun . I would love to what the deserts and Jungles would look like in Middle Earth on film or tv . Especially of course seeing the Harad and Rhunic armour once more . Very interesting vid .
Thanks for this great vid!
I love listening to these videos while I'm animating.
I love you and your videos bro! Absolute filth to a die hard lotr fan such as my self and you really bring my nerdy side out. But i just wanted to ask if u could do more on the Huan please by far the best character in my eyes and needs more attention especially after the battle you described not to long ago
you should of spoken about what made the rohirrim horse so unique and formidable. the were trained by the people of Rohan and became wise horses like trained dogs. so when you fought a rohirrim rider, you fought the rider and the horse. they had a lifelong bond the rider and the horse growing up. the both learned to fight together. the horse would actually fight and take lead in battle. exactly why the archers for the people of Rohan were so skilled on horse back as the horse who ride around and fight and make key moves adjustments in battle and all the rider had to do was focus on his Bow and shoot well till he was out. the riders of Rohan were among the most elite warriors as simple men go as you fought both the horse and the rider. a bit much yes. but so cool the neat lore. they bred and trained them for battle to protect the country side farms and be ready for war in case.
That is awesome to know!
Loving your videos my friend! I’m a huge LOTR avgeek.
As always, a great video.
That ending was heartwarming.
I’m so glad you mentioned Bill 😸
Thank you for this! I am using information solely from your videos for my short story :)
YAAASSS! Thx Royan for slowly wearing down our fearless leader into making this vid!!
Find all the creatures of middle earth fascinating, but as an avid elephant lover I'd have to go with my oliphants
They're as amazing and majestic as they are large and terrifying 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘
^_^
Middle Earth sounds more like a mythology than a fictional universe, I mean these creatures and enviroments are no monster hunter monsters level of coolness and detail but they do have a very strong mythological and mysterious feel to them.
That was Tolkien's intention. He was disappointed at the fact that England didn't have a mythology of its own, so he set out to create one himself.
For further reference on the subject of Tolkien's mythic beasts I would recommend the book A Tolkien Bestiary ( ISBN O-345-28283-3 )by David Day published by Ballantine Books in New York in 1979. I was able to find it on Amazon.
I highly recommend avoiding anything written by David Day like the plague. He doesn't research anything and just makes stuff up. Hell, he couldn't even get the maps right. Even worse is the fact that he just released the same book under different titles, which is downright greedy.
One Tolkien scholar once said: _In Tolkien scholarship the worst insult one could deliver at any point for many years was equivalent to 'That sounds like something David Day wrote'._ For more accurate reviews, check his page on the Tolkien Gateway.
Another great video.
-There was a comment by someone once about the evolution or prehistoric nature of the fell beasts, how they were dinosaur-like creatures lasting in the modern age. You ever explored this in a video?
At first I was like: "Who created the poem about Oliphaunts?!!!" Oh Samwise Duh!!! I am soo happy you included Huan, he is my Favorite Mythic Beast in Middle Earth!!! Who is a good boy, yes you are Huan yes you are... *cough* Anyways...
Thanks for you Video on the Beasts of ME, Until Me Typing Properly...Marion Baggins Out!!!
P.s What Middle Earth Characters names will be good Pets Names!!! My Chickens are Elves and are Just like their Namesakes!!!
🎉Hello 🤗
Marion Baggins Hey Marion, it’s good to hear from you! Honestly, for me, I love most all Middle-earth names for pets, as long as the pet fits the personality! I have a dog that is totally a Gimli and we wish we had originally named him that haha!
@@MenoftheWest My Galadriel, Arwen, Eowyn and Tauriel were in their characters!!! What about Huan for a Dog?!!! It's ridiculous how they were mostly fighters in Middle Earth and that's how my Chickens behaved!!!
Great video Men of the West.
@ 3:02 were worms were in the hobbit battle of the 5 armies; you forgot about aragons horse brego
Well made and well timed. Thank you.
Could we get a video on ecthellion of the fountain??? Thanks!
well, i don't know if one video can contain so much badass-informations without being shut down.
This is I hope gonna be a great video like he last few I watched I officially love this channel
Great videos, perhaps do some more videos on the films and games?
the channel discusses actual canon, not spinoffs with questionable plots.
The question that plagues me at night is this: Whom do I love more, Huan, a world-class good boy, or Bill, an S-tier steed?
another great video thank you
Nice Job, I do like Tolkens Stories, they are very good. I was hoping he could expanded on list of beasts that could speak which could make some interesting lore but it didnt happen XP
Can you do a video about the History and lore of the town of Bree? The famous town where both Men and Hobbits lived together!
Anyone have the source for the image of the Witch King at 2:43?
0:45 - that looks almost exactly like my dog XD He's a beast.
They are breathtaking creatures and amazing!
Huan was probably most noble of all good creatures. We have Lúthien - said to be most beautifull of all the Children of Ilúvatar and Beren one of the most greatest mens ever lived. They love was legendary. I believe these two with Huan as they loyal friend and protector beeing veery happy trio :) Each of these characters is unmistakable, unique and all had deep affection for eachother. Is like beeing in ideal relationship with him/her + having great dog only maaany times smarter/ loyal and badass ^_^
5:40 "BZZZZZTTTTTT!!" Dumbledore said calmly.
Certainly you should've mentioned horses that were used for evil too, like the black steeds of Rohan stolen and corrupted by Mordor for the Ringwraiths.
Can you make a video about the "great beasts" that carry grond (battering ram) in the return of the king?
What of the things that gnaw on the world from beneath that gandalf won't talk about??
Fantastic work as always. Out of curiosity, you always find exceptional art as a visual for the topic that you are discussing (the drawing regarding the discussion point on the ravens of Erebor is awesome, comes to mind) do you just hit the web or is this part of your collection or mix of it all?
As always thank you
how many animals were "indirect" ring-bearers? Eagles, a poney, the elven horse...
You should do a “what if” on Gollum, what if Gollum found salvation and decided to become good instead of become full Gollum and lose his alter ego “smeagol”