Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 29 » Akallabêth - The Downfall of Númenor (EP314 REVISITED)

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we explore "Akallabíth", the legend of Númenor's rise and fall. With Morgoth having been defeated in the War of Wrath, the Men allied with the Elves of Beleriand are rewarded with an earthly paradise: the Island of Númenor. Yet over the course of a 3300 year history, the Númenoreans tragically discover that the soul of Man desires things that the natural world cannot provide.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0314SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg28/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/JRqaGOaRkz0Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/136110217Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74224141Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.