Why Túrin’s Life Makes Your Bad Day Look Like a Breeze
The Children of Hurin: This tragic tale follows the lives of Hurin and his son Túrin, who are cursed by Morgoth and doomed to a life of suffering and misfortune. Imagine this: You're living your best medieval life, swinging swords, dodging arrows, and maybe even befriending a dragon or two. Now, enter *Morgoth*, the original bad guy. He’s worse than your grumpy neighbor or even your Wi-Fi cutting out during a Netflix binge. Morgoth is the ultimate villain, and he’s got a beef with Hurin, a hero who’s a little too heroic for Morgoth’s taste. So, what does Morgoth do? Naturally, he curses Hurin’s entire family, because why not? Hurin, captured and tied to a mountaintop (no scenic views, unfortunately), is forced to watch as the curse unfolds. And it’s not like a bad hair day kind of curse. It’s the "destroy your entire bloodline, make you question all your life choices" kind of curse. Fun, right? Enter Túrin, Hurin’s son, who has the misfortune of being the main character i...