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Episode: The Fall of Gondolin - Part 2 | JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion | 030
Description: The Fall of Gondolin reaches its tragic conclusion as Maeglin’s treachery leads to the city’s ultimate downfall. Discover the fateful betrayal that opens the gates of Gondolin to Morgoth’s forces, and how Tuor and Idril, along with their son Eärendil, lead the surviving refugees to safety through the hidden paths of the mountains. In the chaos of the city’s destruction, an epic duel between Glorfindel and a Balrog unfolds, culminating in a heroic sacrifice that echoes throughout Middle-earth’s history. The tale of Gondolin is one of heroism, loss, and the enduring hope that rises even...