With the Ainur who descended into Arda being divided into the Valar and the Maiar, why did Tolkien place many of the Valar into another group called the Aratar? I explain the distinction, sharing my thoughts on each figure and the role of the Aratar in the world.

► Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:55 The Ainur
1:44 The Valar
2:43 The Maiar
3:52 Power in the Legendarium
5:25 Tolkien's Development of the Aratar
7:37 The Aratar and Greek Mythology
10:03 The Aratar Manwë: The Elder King
10:37 The Aratar Ulmo: The Lord of Waters
11:16 The Aratar Mandos: The Doomsman of the Valar
12:05 The Aratar Aulë: The Maker
12:49 The Aratar Varda: The Queen of the Stars
13:40 The Aratar Yavanna: The Giver of Fruits
14:18 The Aratar Nienna: The Lady of Tears
15:24 The Aratar Oromë: The Huntsman of the Valar
16:28 The Importance of the Aratar
17:18 Outro/Artist Credits
17:37 Patreon Update/Membersonly Video

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All videos are the result of my own research into the works of Tolkien unless otherwise stated. I do not claim rights to any audiobooks, music, or artwork used. All scripts and editing are my own work. Permission has been requested from all copyright holders.

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