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! Hit subscribe - and the bell - so you never miss a video from Nerd of the Rings! Nerd of the Rings on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/NerdoftheRings -------------- All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner. 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 #tolkien #morgoth #silmarillion