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/Members-only Video


► Referenced Videos:
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► Thumbnail art :
Manwë - Ralph Damiani (  / art_ralphdamiani  )


► Audio:
The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Tempting Secrets by Kevin MacLeod
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Music: The Sands Of Time by Euan Ford
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Music: Virtutes Vocis by Kevin MacLeod
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Music: Soaring by Kevin MacLeod
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Music: Voice Of An Angel One by Alexander Nakarada
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Music: The Death Of A Dark Star by MusicLFiles
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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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