A long walk through Middle-earth! Join co-hosts John & Greta as they go chapter-by-chapter through The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and all of Tolkien's other works.
The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter – even those without any party business!
Exploring the Tolkien Legendarium with the Christian Faith - Join Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Richard Rohlin and their guest co-hosts as they explore the life, works and Middle-earth legendarium of author J. R. R. Tolkien, informed by the Orthodox Christian faith.
As they explore the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, hosts Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese welcome readers of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and the other works in the Middle-earth legendarium to tune in as they discuss favorite passages from the books and films that started the worldwide fantasy phenomenon. Alan and Shawn engage in plenty of in-depth study of Tolkien's books, but with a healthy dose of self-effacing humor, pop-culture references, and bad puns. These are the ...
Athrabeth is a monthly podcast that invites you down the lesser trod paths of Tolkien's Legendarium. Each episode we pick a single chapter, essay, fragment, or topic, and do a deep dive, exploring it as both fans and scholars.
Join Mary Clay Watt on her first journey through Lord of the Rings. Each episode is a chapter discussion of the books with fans, featuring mispronounced names, outlandish theories, and praise (or criticism!) for JRR Tolkien.
An energetic exploration of Tolkien's works by Tolkien nerd Vasilios Asimakos, ceaselessly delving into unpredictable Tolkien topics, because "not all those who wander are lost."
We read Tolkien and then talk about it. Currently reading "Fellowship of the Ring." We occasionally sing and make jokes as well.
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The Tolkien Heads
Richard Hronek, Christopher Stohs, Nathan Germain, and Matthew Boutilier
Join us as we read through J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Each week we work with a different chapter and explore various themes both in the novel and in our lives.
Welcome to “An Unexpected Podcast: Talkin’ Tolkien”. We invite you to join us in an adventure as Ezra and Lane delve deep into Middle Earth. Each fortnight we will gather for a book re-read, show speculation, and much more! So grab your book, a highlighter, cup of coffee, and keep a pocket-handkerchief close at hand. Remember, “Not all those who wander are lost” and we intend to let our imagination wander far and wide. Speak "Friend" and ENTER!!!
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By-The-Bywater: A Tolkien Podcast
Ned, Oriana, and Jared @ Megaphonic.fm
All things J. R. R. Tolkien: his work, his inspirations and impact, creative interpretations in other media, languages, lore, ripoffs, parodies, anything we think is interesting!
Three friends get together each week to read and discuss dense and rewarding books. Katie Sabo, Jon Cox, and Sky Swartout spend each week talking through a book chapter by chapter. A great book club experience, this show offers a conversational and fun way to read along!
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The Green Door Podcast: All things Tolkien


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The Green Door Podcast: All things Tolkien
The Green Door Podcast
A Tolkien podcast that takes a relaxing approach to the professor's works. A place to come and enjoy a shared love for all things Tolkien. From mathoms to mallorns, Gondor to Gondolin. From Bag-end to Beleriand and Arda to New Zealand. Hobbits at heart are always welcome.
Each week new reader Kristin and Tolkien fanatic Mel break down a chapter from Tolkien's works. A podcast for first timers and fans alike!
Join Andie and Ahnna as they re-discover Middle-earth together by comparing the Lord of the Rings books to their various adaptations, starting with Peter Jackson's epic film trilogy.
Since 2018, the Tolkien Experience Project has been collecting stories from Tolkien scholars and fans around the world. Now, we have partnered with The Prancing Pony Podcast and Dr. Sara Brown to create the Tolkien Experience Podcast — an attempt to bring the fan and scholarly communities together around our shared passion: the works of J.R.R. Tolkien! Each episode, Luke and Sara ask a notable scholar or member of the fan community to share their responses to the original Tolkien Experience ...
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Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings
Mythgard Institute
Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.
Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel.
Keep on Tolkien is a podcast that takes you on a sarcastic and passionate journey through the Tolkien Legendarium. Our aim is to provide quality information about Tolkien lore while keeping a fun-loving and casual atmosphere. It's like hanging out with your buddies...if your buddies were two foul-mouthed nerds with a rather unhealthy obsession with how terrible the hobbit movies are. Have questions, comments, or suggestions? Shoot us a message on your favorite social media site! We want to h ...
Take a deep dive into Howard Shore's Score for Peter Jackson's adaptation of Lord of The Rings! We explore Tolkien's writing, history, and composition!
Hosted by Chads from Texas.This is a podcast for you! We may be based in Texas but this podcast is not just for Texans. On this podcast, fans of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien from all over the world can come on with us and others for discussions on topics of your choosing. Anyone can sign up to come on and record an episode with us and other fans just like you, who are passionate about The Professor and his Legendarium. Or, if that's not your bale of hay, you can simply download and listen.New ...
Two friends and the occasional guest take listeners on a chapter-by-chapter exploration of the stories of J.R.R. Tolkien by treating them as sacred texts worthy of close study. One is a relative newcomer and one has been calling herself a hobbit since the age of 8. Each week, we will cover a chapter through a different motif and use sacred practices to dive deep into the lore of Middle Earth.
What do you get when a Tolkien fanatic joins forces with a Grand Master in the Star Wars arts? You get a Bridge of Two. Join Josh & Jeremiah as they bridge the sci-fi and fantasy realms they love into a nerdcast of epic proportions.
An award winning, epic series of young adult fantasy audiobooks. 3 volumes, Ages 10+ and 100% free. The book is read by the author along with stories about the writing of the Cor Series. More info and pictures on facebook and instagram @corseries.
A show about movies, travel, fantasy, TV, faith, sci-fi and minimalism.
Join Corey and Mike as they delve into the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings with a chapter by chapter analysis.
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
A podcast somewhere between Lewis and Tolkien and Lewis and Clark, finding clarity in the stories we tell and the adventures that shape us.
A podcast about the fantasy flight series of cooperative living card games, Marvel Champions, Ahrkham Horror and Lord of the Rings
Have you had all intentions to read Tolkien and then…just not? Perhaps you’ve read it all but would like some deeper analysis of the themes or the timeline of Middle Earth! Join William and Sage as they travel from the Shire to Valinor in HALF AS WELL.
Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. Grab a drink. Kick back. Listen to fun songs. Sing along. Step behind the scenes to develop a deeper understanding of musicians and the music they create.
The Inklings used to meet at a pub and have meaningful conversations. Such conversations lead to the conversion of C.S. Lewis from his conversations with J.R.R. Tolkien. Our goal is to be the second iteration of that. We share craft beverages and have meaningful conversations. What is a meaningful conversation? Well, our opinion is that a truly meaningful conversation leads us to Christ. We support these conversations by both consuming and selling fresh roasted coffee. If you would like to s ...
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Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy & Mythology
Mark & Adam Bishop
Welcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his teenage son discuss the history of philosophy and vague ideas about world mythology? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss it all the same! In Season 1, they covered Anthony Kenny's "A New History of Western Philosophy" in order to discuss truly groundbreaking and innovative commentary on Western philosophy. Now in Season 2, they are going chapter-by-chapter through Jake Jackson's "Myths & Legends" ...
The Wade Center Podcast features interviews and discussions with scholars and figures related to Wade Center and our authors: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams.
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Join the HoME podcast to take an in-depth dive into the history of the people and places of Middle-earth! We will be going through The Lord of the Rings first, then work into the other works of Tolkien! Be sure to check out our Patreon for bonus episodes too!
In which four toys named Tierra Williams, Susie Speckles, Kerrie Chang, and Humphrey Goldstein talk about everything having to do with the exciting world of J. R. R. Tolkien, with many mishaps along the way.
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The Lamp-post Listener: Chronicling C.S. Lewis' World of Narnia


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The Lamp-post Listener: Chronicling C.S. Lewis' World of Narnia
Narnia Novices
Join two Narnia Novices as they read The Chronicles of Narnia one chapter at a time. Each episode features analysis of the story, world, and themes found throughout Narnia. Phil and Daniel will return for "The Magician's Nephew" soon.
When I was 15 I wrote a fantasy epic. 10 years later, I'm forcing my friends to read it with me.
Charlie Lein, Pip Parker, and various guests discuss and analyze each chapter of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Music credit: "Long Road Ahead B" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
History of Arda takes a deep dive into the lore of J. R. R. Tolkien, exploring the legends behind 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.' We'll be covering Tolkien's lore in 'The Silmarillion,' 'The Unfinished Tales,' and other works as we prepare to watch and respond to Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' show this fall. We're excited to start this journey, and thank you for your support and for nerding out along with us!
As real as anything, we all yearn for peace in our days but sometimes life takes a wrong turn. A mother is forced to leave her young setting off a chain of events that tears them apart. Will the last elves of Eldelórne find each other, or will it all end up too little too late. With a slight nod to Tolkien we travel into the 4th age of man to find more romantic fantasy adventure! If you like stories like Princess Bride, Earthsea, or the elves of J R Tolkien you may like Tales of Eldelorne. Y ...
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The episode Dr. Jenkins welcomes back Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, as the two of them, sans chaperon, discuss the Anglo-Saxon world, especially in relation to the poem Beowulf. There are of course inevitable asides to Tolkien, the writing of history, the "death of the author," and the life of the mind.…
"I am a Christian, and indeed a Roman Catholic, so that I do not expect ‘history’ to be anything but a ‘long defeat’ – though it contains (and in a legend may contain more clearly and movingly) some samples or glimpses of final victory." - JRR Tolkien, Letter 195 (https://amzn.to/3sVZJCE) WATCH THE VIDEO OF THIS » https://youtu.be/BXJDi03qbPE In a …
We made it! First half of Fellowship is done! This week Kristin and Mel discuss the journey so far and what Kristin has gotten right along the way and what she thinks it coming next. Find the podcast on social media Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube Join the Discord Send us an email: podmoot@gmail.com Website: www.podmoot.com Find Kristin on Tw…
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The Tolkien Road


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Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of Beleriand and Its Realms", the 14th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this exploration of the map of Middle-earth's First Age. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H In Chapter 14, we’ll learn of Beleriand’s regions, rul…
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The Silmarillion - Chapter 10: Of the Sindar (with CritiqueGeek)
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Being the one hundred and fiftieth episode in which we forget everything we’ve read so far, the dwarves and elves are pals, and girdles are weird. That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/ The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Fa…
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Today, Maggie and Corey are joined by Sergio and Cesar from the Tolkien Talk YouTube channel in Brazil! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 10, recorded on May 18, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org…
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Episode #96 - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Movie Review PART 2
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The Second Age is looking cool! The Flannel Wizard & Rosie are diving into An Unexpected Journey PART 2 and we have some NEWS on the Rings of Power Show!!! ~We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ Sarah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahesmith8/ Lane's Instagram - https://www.inst…
Nancy Bunting discusses "The Gallant Edith Bratt"! Elendili: Nancy BuntingBy ChadsFromTexas
This week, we were joined by our friend Iiris (also known as @hobbithottakes on TikTok) as the Fellowship stops in Lothlorien for a little break. In this episode, we cover “Lothlorien” and go all the way through “Farewell to Lorien.” In the extended edition, this is starting at about 2 hours and 28 minutes in until 2 hours and 53 minutes into Fello…
Jared, Oriana and Ned talk about Oriana’s choice of topic: initial thoughts on what evil is in Tolkien’s work. The sweeping arc of The Lord of the Rings in particular is understandably thought of – though very often simplistically reduced to – a basic good versus evil clash, a black and white split. But as more and more of Tolkien’s work over the d…
For this episode, we have a guest who is an independent researcher who delves into the interaction between Tolkien and readers: Sonali Chunodkar! Sonali has an MFA and a PhD, for which both her theses focused on Tolkien's work. She has recently presented papers at several Tolkien conferences, including a recent Tolkien Society Seminar. We are thril…
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Made to Be a Kingdom: Holy Doors, Royal Doors, and Beautiful Gates
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The hosts finish up their conversation on the services of Pascha and Paschaltide by talking about some of the other traditions and rituals that put us into the Paschal pattern. This includes a discussion of keeping various doors open during Bright Week and Paschaltide. Enjoy the show!
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures for Kids: May 27, 2022
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Creed or Chaos: Vol. 1, Essays by Dorothy L. Sayer's on the Importance of Theology
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Words like dogma and theology have for a long time been viewed as "dull" and irrelevant, but in a series of essays written in the late 1930s Dorothy L. Sayers argues quite the opposite: "The Christian faith is the most exciting drama ... and the dogma is the drama." In this week's episode Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing discuss three of Sayers's …
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Watchful Eating: Imagination Becomes Distraction
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OCF Podcast: Words of Advice for the Class of 2022, with Dn. Michael Hyatt
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In her final episode as OCF’s Podcast Student Leader, Danielle was joined with Dn. Michael Hyatt. In their conversation about starting a new chapter, they discuss themes of work-life balance, boundaries, priorities, and authenticity. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
What is prophecy? Who is a prophet? Do prophets predict the future? Does prophecy still happen in our times? What is the difference between a prophet and an apostle? How can we recognize a true prophet or prophecy? Join Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick as they look at the Biblical vision of the prophetic ministry.…
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Ivan, the third son of a peasant family, refuses to be left behind when his brothers go to war against a dragonish monster. And a good thing, too! For his brothers prefer snoring to swordplay. After coming into a land scorched by the attacks of the monster, Ivan becomes the last man standing between the monster and the people of the Rus. But the tr…
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The Areopagus: Deconstruction, Disenchantment and Ecclesiology
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The Areopagites host Anglican priest Fr. Wesley Walker to talk about how he sees the problems of deconstructionist Exvangelicalism, to talk disenchantment in the Evangelical world within which he was raised, and to share Raleigh in-jokes, but not before Fr. Andrew reveals his weird hobby of researching episcopi vagantes – and how they seem to be fo…
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Join Michael for a discussion on how to understand and overcome the subtle spiritual deafness and spiritual blindness we can suffer from that leads to spiritual heart disease.
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This week Dr. Jenkins examines the establishment of the Church's Apostolic succession as one tied to its Eucharistic ministry, a ministry rooted in the Old Testament, but given it by Divine appointment from Christ, and through His Apostles. Authors cited include Saints Hippolytus, Clement of Rome, and Ignatios of Antioch. Texts and notes are on my …
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Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.
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John Maddex sits down with Man of God producer Yelena Popovic to get an update on the results from the Spring showings in the US. She shares some good news about a Canadian release as well as the availability of streaming and downloads very soon.
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Filled with Less: Filled With Less - May 2022
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In this episode Cynthia and Molly talk with Claire McGarry about discovering peace in tension. They also discuss closing the stress response cycle and redefining our view of “success”.
Fr. Andrew and Richard tackle “The Quest of Erebor,” a text found in Unfinished Tales that provides depth and context for The Hobbit. They talk about whether and how texts like this count as “Tolkien Apocrypha,” Thorin’s real opinion of Bilbo, and how flawed heroes fit into the larger story of both the Tolkien legendarium and the salvation of the w…
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Amon Sûl: 065 - That Chancy Quest of Erebor
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Fr. Andrew and Richard tackle “The Quest of Erebor,” a text found in Unfinished Tales that provides depth and context for The Hobbit. They talk about whether and how texts like this count as “Tolkien Apocrypha,” Thorin’s real opinion of Bilbo, and how flawed heroes fit into the larger story of both the Tolkien legendarium and the salvation of the w…
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Star Wars: the Prequels, Liturgical Music and Penguins, Worst Book Ever, Billionairs in Space
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News: Why I travel Movies/TV: Star Wars – The Prequels; the hype and the disappointment, lack of chemistry, bad villains. Faith: Bad liturgical music and what I do in my mind Books: The Perks of Being a Wallflower Science: Should billionairs rule in space? https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/apr/30/leave-space-missions-to-billionaires-and-robo…
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Pop Culture Coffee Hour: Episode 194: Uprooted
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Christina and Emma, along with special guest and Effective Christian Ministry Cohort Director, Dr. Pres. Athanasia Kostakis, discuss the fantasy novel, Uprooted. They touch on how many gifts can work together, the responsibility of discipleship, and friendship. As always, what they're cooking.
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In this episode, Fr. David discusses how we must prepare for battle in the first moments of each day
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Fr Alex Goussetis offers a Memorial Day message on ways to share our family history with our children.
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Kathryn and Lorienne look at different types of judgment as they manifest in Of the Noldor in Beleriand. Meanwhile, Turgon and Finrod begin their great projects, Galadriel drops some knowledge on Melian, and Turgon bans a language. Check out our sponsor at The Hero's Journal.
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Joan Rhodes, strongest woman in the world
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Joan Rhodes picked by Anna Maxwell Martin, star of Line of Duty and Motherland. Her choice is a lovely surprise, a strongwoman who could rip up phone books and bend nails. There's archive of her holding up 14 stone cricket commentator Brian 'Johnners' Johnstone in 1949 as well as the voice of the woman who knew her well - Triona Holden, author of A…
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In this episode, Mark begins his descent into becoming a cartoon supervillain! Amidst many tangents and asides, we discuss the rather cheerful stories of Scottish fairies and sea-folk. We look at the legend of the Selkie, several stories about Changelings (including the story of Wee Johnnie in the Cradle), and the tale of how you should always acce…
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The Tolkien Professor


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This evening we finish thinking through the arc of the Beren and Luthien story, focusing on the final sequence: To Mandos and Back Again. Support The Tolkien ProfessorBy The Tolkien Professor (Corey Olsen)
Tonight we depart Rivendell at last. For real! Probably. Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute
Tonight we get to the battle of aphorisms between Elrond and Gimli! Free agency? Oaths? What's the best course? Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute
Session 1: An Origin Poem and Foreshadowing. In a lilting and bouncy Introductory Poem, Lewis Carrol gives an origin story for the first book. Is it iambic heptameter or double quatrains of ballad stanza with which Carroll turns a pastoral poem into a demand by the Fates 3? He doesn't miss a trick, a twist, or a comical turn of poetic imagery, and …
Overcome by despair at the sight of the Witch-king’s army, Frodo fears that his quest has already failed. But ever-practical Samwise snaps him out of it, and Frodo continues on with determination despite his lack of hope. Gollum leads them up two sets of stairs that are definitely not up to code, and finally to a passage that… uh, might not be watc…