0057 – Concerning March 25th: Frodo’s Quest, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this special Good Friday episode, we take a moment to consider the place of March 25th, a date of major significance, in Tolkien’s works and philosophy. We’ll see the role it plays within The […]
0056 – The Silmarillion – Ch23 – Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 23, “Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin”, wherein Tuor the son of Huor comes to Gondolin with a dire warning from Ulmo. There’s […]
0055 – The Silmarillion – Ch22 – Of the Ruin of Doriath
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 22, “Of the Ruin of Doriath”, wherein Húrin is released from his 28-year bondage and doom comes to Thingol’s kingdom. There’s a whole […]
0054 – The Silmarillion – Ch21 – Of Túrin Turambar – Pt2
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue discussing Chapter 21 of The Silmarillion, Of Túrin Turambar. It’s a pretty tragic tale, only slightly more depressing than the current election cycle. LOL! If you liked that bit of topical […]