Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Jul 01 2024 1.4k
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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.

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Session 307: A Point of Decision

Jul 01 2024 101 mins  
Tonight we continue our journey through the dark, listening to noises and thinking about the sunlit lands. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Session 306: Sounds in the Darkness

Jun 15 2024 109 mins  
Tonight we look at Frodo's description of the darkness around them, and the obstacles and noises that fill it. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Session 305: Gandalf's Guidance

Jun 15 2024 108 mins  
Tonight we will learn about Gandalf's accomplishments as a guide, and we will discuss the most mysterious simile in the entire Lord of the Rings. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Session 303: Through the Deadly Dark

Jun 02 2024 101 mins  
The journey through the long dark of Moria finally begins -- after a stiff drink! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Session 304: The Journey Continues

Jun 02 2024 104 mins  
Tonight we set off and begin the actual traveling through Moria. Let's listen and see what we hear! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Session 302: Gandalf Takes the Lead

Jun 02 2024 91 mins  
Gandalf proceeds, through word and deed, to answer the question that Boromir mutters to himself. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Session 301: The Beginning of the Long Dark

Jun 02 2024 114 mins  
As of last week, our discussion has officially entered Moria. But before we set out, we look back at the tentacular Thing in the water one more time. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Session 300: Crossing the Threshold

May 13 2024 114 mins  
It's episode 300 of Exploring the Lord of the Rings! Let's celebrate by actually entering Moria. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Session 299: The Choice of Master Samwise

May 13 2024 115 mins  
Tonight we return to the Watcher in the Water, whatever it is, and see Sam saving the day, as usual. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Session 298: Passing the Mellon Test

Apr 12 2024 102 mins  
Tonight we return to Gandalf's laughter-filled interlude in between the Watcher's approach and his attack. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings