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Tolkien’s Rings & Medieval Legendarium: Episode V: Partings

We dive into the Song of the Roots of Hithaeglir and discuss aspects that resonate with Grimm’s Fairy Tales and lore. We also focus on the themes of greed and pride and how these traits lead to the eventual downfall or ruin of various characters or races. Please check out Dr. Bryan Keene on Instagram…

Tolkien’s Rings & Medieval Legendarium: Episode 4: THE GREAT WAVE

We dive into the theme of legacy with a look at the relationships between fathers and their children: Elendil and Isildur; Tar-Palantír and Míriel; Eärendil and his sons Elrond and Elros; Durin and Durin; and Adar and orcs. Please check out Dr. Bryan Keene on Instagram @_medievalart

Tolkien’s Rings & Medieval Legendarium: Material Culture of Arda

In an extra edition of Tolkien’s Rings & Medieval Legendarium:, Dr. Bryan Keene and I discuss the material cultural representation in the costuming of Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and their Medieval inspirations.

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