The Fall of Númenor Pt 29 » SA2251 » Rise of the Ring-wraiths (EP354 REVISITED)

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TrueMythsPress.com to learn more! In this episode, we’ll explore the events attributed to the year 2251 of the Second Age. Included among these events is the origin and rise of the Ring-wraiths, Sauron’s notorious NINE! We’ll see how the increasing Númenorean anxiety towards death served to create a spiritual environment that led to the seduction and “creation” of the Nazgûl. Watch On YouTube » Ad-Free Video » Ad-Free Audio » Episode Webpage » Helpful Links: buy Tolkien's Tragedy » take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » (enter code TENOFF at checkout) listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » buy Tolkien’s Requiem » buy Tolkien’s Overture » Become a supporter of this podcast: .

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The Fall of Númenor Pt 29 » SA2251 » Rise of the Ring-wraiths (EP354 REVISITED) is an episode from The Tolkien Road by John Carswell.

This episode is 23:37 long.

This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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