So many people think that Sauron is this invincible dark warrior. But Huan defeated him even when Sauron was still capable of changing his shape (an ability he lost with the fall of Numenor). Luthien further humiliated him by forcing him to surrender Tol-in-Gaurhoth to her, which she then tore down with her magic, thus costing Morgoth a strategic fortress that he would have to apply resources to get back. When people wonder why former servants of Morgoth like Durin's Bane and Smaug didn't offer themselves as servants to Sauron, this is the answer.

@MiddleEarthExpress

2 ай бұрын

This is great context, I didn’t realize the fact he couldn’t change form was connected to Numenor, thanks for your comment

@daniels7907

Ай бұрын

@@MiddleEarthExpress - Thanks! Apparently, having God smack down the entire island that Sauron was standing on broke him in some fundamental way. While his spirit managed to escape the cataclysm, and even carry the One Ring back to Middle-earth with him, he was never again able to freely change his form. Hence the armored "Dark Lord" look and the way that he gave up trying to seduce people into doing what he wanted. Because he could no longer take on fair form so as to look trustworthy.

@Marcelocostache

Ай бұрын

Huan won with the help of Luthien Magic alone he Huan would have lost, Sauron was a very very powerful Maia close in power to the Valar it was his overconfidence that was Saurons weakness.

@daniels7907

Ай бұрын

@@Marcelocostache - If he were close to a Valar than Huan and Luthien would not have beaten him so decisively. And, mind you, that's Sauron back in the First Age. Let us not forget that he surrendered to Eonwe at the end of the War of Wrath and it was only Eonwe's laziness that let Sauron go free. Sauron lost much power during the Second Age, during the Fall of Numenor and the War of the Last Alliance. Which, again, Sauron was wearing the One Ring during his fight with Elendil and Gil-galad. Nonetheless, he not only lost that battle in the end when Isildur cut off his finger and took the One Ring, but it would take him millennia to recover enough simply to command (but not lead) his armies. Sauron only *seems* powerful in the Third Age because the heroes are less mythic in their powers. But also Sauron no longer has many of his Maia powers. Most notably, he can no longer change shape. As I said, he was so worried about his own safety that he wouldn't even leave Barad-dur to personally lead his attacks on Gondor.

@Marcelocostache

Ай бұрын

@@daniels7907 Sauron at his peak was most likely the most powerful Maiar again he was Vala like, so was Eonwe Melian Osse, Arien, the ring just amplified his powers and was used as an anchor ⚓️ point to middle earth, the ring was a gamble/ sacrifice, as in he concentrated his vast divine/god like powers into an object as long as this object existed it was impossible for him to be vanquished but without the ring on him his powers where severally diminished and if the ring gets destroyed it will be impossible for him to manifest at all asking for forgiveness from Eonwe is one of his manipulations, the same with the numenorians His capture and imprisonment on Numenor was a ruse/trap set by Sauron masterfully, this Maia managed to desperse the protective waters of Tol Sirion from Ulmo and while on Numenor he took a direct lightning bold from Manwe if that is not power I have no idea what it is you see right that he was diminished by the 3th age as he wasted much of his powers on just making a new body for himself twice.

I love this story, that time Luthein and A puppy taught Sauron a lesson.

@MiddleEarthExpress

Ай бұрын

Huan is peak

GOODEST BOY

Sweet loyal Huan

@MiddleEarthExpress

2 ай бұрын

:D

Middle Earth’s goodest boy

I love the fact that Huan saved his final chance at speaking for a good-bye to Beren and Luthien. He could have used his third chance to speak earlier on, advice to Beren and Luthien or delivering a portentous warning to their enemies. But instead, he saved his final chance at speech for a few simple, intimate words to the people he loved most. We don't even know what he said, and that's as it should be.

Good dog

JRR disliked cats, i think it is in unfinished tales that he spends 3 pages bemoaning the evils of cats, but was keen on dogs.

@MiddleEarthExpress

Ай бұрын

That’s awesome, I need to find that section of the book

@jefffinkbonner9551

Ай бұрын

Yet another example of Tolkien being on point about everything.

@liamwright2510

Ай бұрын

@@jefffinkbonner9551cats can be great but require more effort on the part of the owner to earn trust.

The video should be titled, "Huan - The Goodest Boi in Middle Earth"

@MiddleEarthExpress

Ай бұрын

Superior name… dang hahah

Bestest Boy 👍

@MiddleEarthExpress

Ай бұрын

the support for Huan is unmatched

@crusader2112

Ай бұрын

@@MiddleEarthExpress Indeed.

The OG good boy

Huan Vs. G'mork (the evil pupper in never ending story)... I don't know who i'd choose. I'd be too confused by the feeling Atreyu is giving me to focus on the dogs. I'd have to go with Huan simply because Tolkien has the superior... everything. But the nothingness pupper is spooky af.

@MiddleEarthExpress

Ай бұрын

Maaaannn… I have to rewatch the never ending story asap

Huan = Dog Juan = Caballo

I'm sorry to criticize because this is a wonderful video and I love your content in general. However, I have one complaint, and it's far too serious for me to leave it out. It's the title. The title is all wrong. You named it (paraphrasing here) "Huon, the Greatest Dog on Middle Earth", but that isn't propper homage to the great beast. It should be titled as follows: "Huon, the Goodest Boy Ever"

@MiddleEarthExpress

Ай бұрын

I’ve got a few of these comments and the thought crossed my mind to update the title and thumbnail hahaha

I have a custom amigurumi of one of Huan’s female relatives.

@MiddleEarthExpress

Ай бұрын

thats awesome, did you make it?

How many here have named one of their dogs Huan?

@MiddleEarthExpress

Ай бұрын

DOZENS!

@gayprepperz6862

Ай бұрын

@@MiddleEarthExpressCool name. My Rottweiler is named Aegis ( I call her EG).

@jzznmypnts

Ай бұрын

Alas, I have not. My current pooch is named Loki. He is a rescued German Husky, (😄) who was already responding to that name. So, I stuck with it. But next time, I will definitely consider this valorous and honorable one as a namesake. 😊

@gayprepperz6862

Ай бұрын

@@jzznmypntsLoki is pretty cool too! Though it does imply something about it's character. Then again, it is a husky, and they have a mischievous reputation anyway. 😉

@gerrimilner9448

Ай бұрын

i like silly names deano, zookie and bonzo, i miss them all

Huan is the strongest because of latino work ethic

@MiddleEarthExpress

28 күн бұрын

Lmao, true

Was he a good boy thou?

@MiddleEarthExpress

Ай бұрын

The goodest