The Evil Queens of Numenor - LOTR
Summary
Host Robert explores the three ruling queens of Numenor in Tolkien's legendarium, analyzing their reigns and political decisions. The episode examines how these queens, such as Tar-Andráme and Tar-Telperien, navigated succession laws and Sauron's rise without being the primary cause of the island's fall. It contrasts their relatively neutral or weak rule with the catastrophic actions of male kings, arguing that the queens were not the true villains of Numenor's destruction.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The Ruling Queens of Numenor
Succession laws and the line of Elendil
Tar-Ancalime: The first ruling queen
Changes to the law of succession
Tar-Telperien and the War against Sauron
Tar-Vanimeldë: A weak reign
Miriël: The queen who never was
Conclusion: Were the queens evil?
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