Why were the Great Eagles in War of the Rohirrim? Were these majestic creatures true to Tolkien’s lore, or was their presence an adaptation choice? In this episode, I answer listener Tiffany’s intriguing question and dive into the use of Eagles in the film.

We’ll explore:

• ✅ What Tolkien wrote about the Eagles in The Hobbit and The Silmarillion
• ✅ How their role as messengers and divine servants aligns (or doesn’t) with their portrayal in the movie
• ✅ Why Eagles aren’t Middle-earth’s Uber and how their intervention serves a higher purpose

You’ll also hear my take on whether their involvement in War of the Rohirrim captured the spirit of eucatastrophe—Tolkien’s sudden joyous turn of events.

Learn about the origins of eagles in episode 002

• The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien
• The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
• The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

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