171. Forsaking Elves for Outlaws : Children of Húrin #8

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Túrin Turambar has officially abandoned the protection of Doriath, choosing instead to live as an outlaw among murderers and cutthroats. In our breakdown of the first part of Chapter 6 of The Children of Húrin, we explore Túrin’s tragic descent into darkness, his absolute refusal to live under anyone else’s law, and how a deadly “accident” turns him into the captain of the Wolf-Men.

We also look at:

• How Túrin’s slaying of Forwëg perfectly mirrors the tragedy of Saeros in Doriath. Ú
• The fascinating real-world Anglo-Saxon history behind Tolkien’s “Wolf-Heads.”
• The exact moment in the lore where Tolkien paused writing The Silmarillion to start The Lord of the Rings.
• Túrin’s Toll & Titles: Adding new names and fresh victims to our running tally!
• Plus, a quick “look” of the Rings of Power DVD release and great news about J.R.R. Tolkien’s favorite pub reopening.

In our extended episode (available for members who’ve downloaded the Exploring Tolkien app and at https://theonering.com/members), we get into:

• Is Túrin good? We debate his morality and choices

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