Description

The Nicks talk about Tolkien's feelings regarding allegory, and our own thoughts about the story. And a little bit about how The Nicks met and bonded over Tolkien.

Maps

Map of Middle-earth 

LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers!

Notes for this episode

J.R.R. and Christopher Tolkien on allegory [YouTube]

Teaser Poster Frodo palm up with Ring

Eucatastrophe - neologism coined by Tolkien from Greek ευ- "good" and καταστροφή "destruction"

Rauros Etymology - Onomatopoetic - Tolkien sketched out that it might mean "Roaring Spray, " but it is also noted to be "Rush-rain" or "Roar Rain"

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