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Podcast: Lore of the Rings | Explore JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and More | For all fans of Middle-earth
Episode: 175: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 4 | “Eldest” | Lore, Review, Reactions
Description: Review for Rings of Power Season 2 episode 4 "Eldest". Elrond and Galadriel lead a band of elves to Eregion, uncovering dark mysteries and the unexpected return of barrow-wights, while The Stranger encounters Tom Bombadil, the enigmatic "Eldest" of Middle-earth, whose peculiar wisdom and detachment from the conflicts of power offer new questions rather than answers. Meanwhile, Nori and Poppy meet a new Halfling friend, and Arondir and Isildur face strange threats in their search for Theo. Explore the lore behind Galadriel's radiant hair, the mysteries of the Stoors, and the curious discrepancies in the show’s interpretation of Tolkien’s work...