Melkor: Why He Feared the Queen of the Stars

Why did Melkor, the most powerful of the Valar, fear Varda above all others?

In this video, I explore the complex relationship between Melkor and Varda, the Lady of the Stars. From his desire for the Silmarils to his hatred of light, I examine how Tolkien presents their opposing natures: one seeking to dominate and possess beauty, and the other seeking to illuminate and preserve it.

Through rejection, envy, and divine symbolism, we see why the Dark Enemy trembled before the Queen of the Valar.

📖 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:03 – Of Melkor’s Desire for the Silmarils
01:31 – Varda & Manwë’s Relationship
03:57 – Varda & Melkor Compared
05:44 – Melkor’s Lust for Light and Power
08:11 – Spirits of Fire
09:09 – Melkor’s Rejection and Fear
11:12 – Varda Revered / Melkor Feared

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