Morgoth's Metal Dragons | Tolkien Explained

This is Nerd of the Rings, bringing you Messages from Middle Earth. Today they present: In Tolkien's first draft of the Fall of Gondolin, we find a fascinating concept - that Morgoth's dragons were actually machines of metal. Today, we dive into this topic, exploring the features of these massive creatures and their nature. Hit subscribe and the bell for great Tolkien content every week! To purchase artist work, check out these amazing artists! Tulikoura - https://www.deviantart.com/tulikoura Matthew Stewart - http://www.matthew-stewart.com/ BellaBergolts - https://www.deviantart.com/bellabergolts Magdalena Katanska - https://www.artstation.com/magdalenakatanska/prints https://www.instagram.com/qualiney Jerry Vanderstelt - https://vandersteltstudio.com/store/ Anna Podedworna - https://www.artstation.com/akreon Jenny Dolfen - goldseven.wordpress.com/ Kimberly80 - https://www.deviantart.com/kimberly80 Turner Mohan - www.instagram.com/turner_mohan Ted Nasmith - www.tednasmith.com/shop/ Anke Eissmann - http://anke.edoras-art.de/anke_illustration.html Aronja Art - https://www.instagram.com/aronjaart/ Ivan Cavini - https://www.instagram.com/ivan_cavini/ Sara Morello - https://www.artstation.com/saramorello Matěj Čadil - https://www.etsy.com/people/matejcadil Tulikoura - https://www.deviantart.com/tulikoura Aegeri - https://www.deviantart.com/aegeri Justyna Dura - https://www.artstation.com/justynadura Sergio Botero - https://www.artstation.com/sboterod Noe Leyva - https://twitter.com/NoeLeyvArt Clemence Morisseau - https://www.artstation.com/kahirie Edvige Faini - www.edvigefaini.com , www.facebook.com/edvige.faini www.instagram.com/edvige_faini Miriam Ellis - https://www.miriamellis.com Stevce Lazarevski - https://www.artstation.com/artofstevce Álvaro González - https://www.instagram.com/alvarofernag_art MirachRavaia - https://www.deviantart.com/mirachravaia Magdalena Olechny - https://magdalenaolechny.com/ Painted Dragon Studios - https://painteddragonshop.etsy.com Anthony Catillaz - https://articoluminos.com/ dragon of the war of wrath - anato finnstark Glaurung and Azaghal - John Howe Ancalagon the Black- Anato Finnstark King under the Mountain, Smaug - Jerry Vanderstelt dragon - anato finnstark Bronze Dragon - Ralph Damiani Iron Dragon - Ralph Damiani Dragon - tolman cotton Gondolin - Alan Lee Morgoth - Ralph Damiani Maeglin - Alystraea turgon, idril and maeglin - bella bergolts Escape From Gondolin - Peter Xavier Price Maeglin Captured - Catherine Karina Chmiel Turgon, Idril, and Maeglin together - Catherine Karina Chmiel Gondolin - David Greset maeglin lomion and the black sword - Sara Morello maeglin of the house of the mole - Sara Morello Orc Captain - John Howe Maeglin - Alystraea Maeglin 2 - Alystraea morgoth and maeglin - anotherstranger_me The Gates of Gondolin - Ralph Damiani may namo curse us both maeglin - dracarysdrekkar Idril, Earendil, Tuor - Šárka Škorpíková Idril and Maeglin - Catherine Karina Chmiel Melkor Morgoth - Soni Alcorn-Hender Hurin in Captivity - Peter Xavier Price The Words of Húrin and Morgoth - Alan Lee Morgoth - CK Goksoy And Morgoth came - Jenny Dolfen Maeglin - Lida Klavina Maeglin - Marya Filatova Maeglin, Prince of Gondolin - Catherine Chmiel Cooked to Perfection - Anato Finnstark Gondolin and the Vale of Tumladen - J.R.R. Tolkien Maeglin - Catherine Karina Chmiel Angband - skullb*st*rd luthien in angband - pete amachree Morgoth's Force before Gondolin - John Howe Angband - David Greset Copper Dragon - Ralph Damiani Dragon's of Morgoth - Anato Finnstark Dragon's Gate - Anato Finnstark orcs - Angus McBride The Siege Of Gondolin - John Howe The Fall of Gondolin - Aronja Art Run...RUUUUUUUUUUN - Anato Finnstark Turgon Strengthens the Watch - Alan Lee Fall of Gondolin - Ralph Damiani Balrog - Jerry Vanderstelt The Siege of Gondolin - John Howe Smaug (Tolkien) - Anato Finnstark gondolin has fallen - dracarysdrekkar Fall of Gondolin - Roger Garland gondolin overrun - dracarysdrekkar Guardian of the Runes - Anato Finnstark Are You a Sheep No You're a Dragon - Anato Finnstark Ancalagon the Black - Anato Finnstark Flight of the Doomed – Ted Nasmith glorfindel vs balrog - mellorianj dragon - anato finnstark Balrog vs Gandalf - Anato Finnstark Glorfindel and the Balrog - Alan Lee the bridge of khazad-dum, gandalf vs balrog - kuliszu Sekiro the Ghost Dragon of Ashina - Anato Finnstark Battling the Dragon - Anke Eissmann The King Dragon - Anato Finnstark Utumno - Ralph Damiani Smaug - Olanda_Fong-Surdenas Dragon's Breath - Anato Finnstark Gondolin - David Greset Fall of Gondolin Temple - Nicholas Chacin The Fall of Gondolin - Jonathan Guzi #dragon #tolkien #morgoth

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