Morgoth: The Origins of Melkor | Tolkien Explained

In this first of two parts, we look at Morgoth's origins as Melkor, the mightiest Vala created by Ilúvatar, who rebels in the creation of the world and goes on to wreak havoc upon the Valar, the world, and its elf, man, and dwarf inhabitants. Today, we cover everything from his discord during the Music of the Ainur to his destruction of the Two Trees with the giant spider Ungoliant. His actions during this time, destroying the works of the Valar and manipulating the elves will set the stage for an Age of wars to come!
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Fingolfin Challenges Morgoth at the Gate of Angband - Pete Amachree
The Death of Finwe - Iosselen
The Bargain with Ungoliant - Diana Franco
Eru Iluvatar and the Timeless Halls - Enano Akd
Feanor and the Silmarils - Bella Bergolts
Gandalf and the Balrog - Gonzalo Kenny
Trees of Valinor - Helen Kei
Ungoliant and Melkor - Helge C Balzer
The Ring of Doom - Jacek Kopalski
The Captivity of Morgoth - Jacek Kopalski
The Coming of Fingolfin - Jenny Dolfen
The Vanyar Leave for War - Jenny Dolfen
The Killing of the Trees - John Howe
Ungoliant and Morgoth - Jon Torres
Ungoliant and Melkor - Jose L Serrano
Ungoliant - Karl Levy
Dark Vala - Kimberly80
Morgoth Ensnared - Kip Rasmussen
Unlight - Lady Elleth
Leaving Tirion - Filat
Melkor Teaches the Noldor the Manufacture of Arms - Ivana Lekseich
Orome Hunts the Creatures of Morgoth - Kip Rasmussen
Osse and the Teleri - Steamey
Melkor Weaves Opposing Music - Ted Nasmith
Ulmo - John Howe
Ungoliant - Valerhon
Utumno - Silinde Ar Feiniel
Yavanna - Gustavo Malek
Ormal - Andrey Maximov
Angband - Alex13
Illuin: Lamp of the Valar - Ted Nasmith
Valinor - Aronja Art
Formenos - Vunasti Mamut
Melkor - Anastasiya Cemetery
Angband Unleashed - Spartank42
By The Gates of Angband - CK Goksoy
The Throne of Morgoth - Daniel Pilla
Feanor with Silmaril - Steamey
Feanor Threatens Fingolfin - Jenny Dolfen
Fingolfin and Morgoth - Julie Dillon
Fingolfin and Morgoth - Francisco Ramirez
Ungoliant and the Two Trees - Giuliano G Alves
And Morgoth Came - Jenny Dolfen
Feanor's Last Stand - Jenny Dolfen
The Darkness of Valinor - Jenny Dolfen
The Oath of Feanor - Jenny Dolfen
Eru Iluvatar - Jerrel Salvatierra
Morgoth and Fingolfin - Joel Kilpatrick
Fingolfin's Challenge - John Howe
Balrogs Defending Morgoth From Ungoliant - Jovan Delic
Morgoth - Kenneth Sofia
Melkor - Mehmet Yilmazturk
Melkor - Fox in Shadow
Melkor Chained - Roger Garland
Ungoliant vs Melkor - Ruben de Vela
Spirit of Fire - CK Goksoy
Tulkas - Steamey
Morgoth and Fingolfin - Stevan Mitic
Morgoth and the High King of the Noldor - Ted Nasmith
The High King and the Dark Lord - Rinthcog
Melkor - Thomas Rouillard
The Music of the Gods - Kip Rasmussen
As Walking with Stars - Annamare
Melkor Reaching Arda - Sarka Skorpikova
Morgoth and Ungoliant - Alvaro Fernandez Gonzalez
Morgoth and Ungoliant - Alvaro Fernandez Gonzalez
Orome espies the first Elves - Anke Eissman
Ainulindale - Anna Kulisz
Ainulindale Harmony - Anna Kulisz
Ainulindale The Discord of Melkor - Anna Kulisz
The Defeat - Antonio Vinci
Ascension - John Pitre
Aule - Janka Lateckova
The Awakening of the Elves - Ted Nasmith
Feanor - dakkun39
Into the Storm - Sebastian Rodriguez
Check out these resources for more info on Morgoth:
The Silmarillion
The Encyclopedia of Arda
Tolkien Gateway
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  • @NerdoftheRings
    @NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын

    Be sure to hit subscribe (and the bell) to be alerted when Part 2 drops next week! Also, don't forget to check out my 24-hour charity livestream/world record attempt next Saturday:

  • @theWitch-KingofAngmar
    @theWitch-KingofAngmar3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, my lord Sauron used to talk about him all the time

  • @daviddoingstuff4725
    @daviddoingstuff47253 жыл бұрын

    Morgoth: "I fear no man, elf, or dwarf. But that thing..."

  • @davidvonsohnen4020
    @davidvonsohnen40203 жыл бұрын

    It does not matter how goth you are, because Melkor is Morgoth!

  • @valmarsiglia
    @valmarsiglia2 жыл бұрын

    So basically, Melkor was demonized for inventing jazz. Checks out.

  • @JamesBaxterAHorse
    @JamesBaxterAHorse Жыл бұрын

    Doing God's work.

  • @modelcitizenvlad
    @modelcitizenvlad3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure how Melkor didn't at any point understand that fighting the all powerful god of creation would always be a net loss

  • @thegithegi
    @thegithegi Жыл бұрын

    Who’s here because of the rings of power series?

  • @patrickb1303
    @patrickb1303 Жыл бұрын

    I located the flame imperishable. You just have to eat only Taco Bell for 60 days.

  • @lordheklsmosh9490
    @lordheklsmosh94903 жыл бұрын

    Morgoth the dark lord the most evil being to ever exist, but there is another more evil then morgoth himself, and his name is the guy who auctioned off bilbos posessions

  • @nathanbryson5166
    @nathanbryson51663 жыл бұрын

    In the beginning was Illuvatar and his melody then Melkor asked, “do you guys like metal?”

  • @LAZERAK47V2
    @LAZERAK47V22 жыл бұрын

    Basically, Illuvatar said to Melkor:

  • @adarshkamoda9183
    @adarshkamoda91832 жыл бұрын

    Morgoth is literally the incarnation of "This is why we can't have nice things".

  • @unrequited8200
    @unrequited82002 жыл бұрын

    Melkor: "I am the mightiest of all the Valar"

  • @ragalyiakos
    @ragalyiakos2 жыл бұрын

    Sauron: I'm the most evil guy in this realm.

  • @ArrghhMatey
    @ArrghhMatey3 жыл бұрын

    It's so easy to get lost in the world of Tolkien. Truly the most incredible fantasy work of all time.

  • @Amesang
    @Amesang3 жыл бұрын

    SAURON:

  • @nathanielbanks3562
    @nathanielbanks35622 жыл бұрын

    The Ainur: creating a harmonious melody of primordial creation.

  • @tsb3208
    @tsb32082 жыл бұрын

    Sauron poured his power and essence into the one ring of power, became linked to it and ultimately they because part of each other. Sauron impossible to destroy without destroying the ring, but would be instantly destroyed if the ring ever was destroyed.

  • @josuesolisgamboa3376
    @josuesolisgamboa33762 жыл бұрын

    Ilúvatar's roast of Melkor is actually underrated