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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth feels timeless, as though its stories and characters have always existed. But beneath its mythical surface lies a world shaped by Tolkien’s love for Norse mythology. From Odin’s wisdom to the tragic heroism of Sigurd, these...
“But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass.”— The Two Towers
When we talk about hope, we often think of something soft. A feeling. A vague sense that maybe things will get better....
Lore & Legends
The Roots of Middle-earth: Norse Mythology and the Heroic Sagas
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth feels timeless, as though its stories and characters have always existed. But beneath its mythical surface lies a world shaped by Tolkien’s love for...
On Love Between Elves and Men
While both Elves and Men were considered the “children of Ilúvatar,” it is well known that in the world of Middle-Earth, both races encounter significantly different fates...
Dragons in Middle-earth
“Never laugh at live dragons…”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
“The bells were ringing in the dale
And men looked up with faces pale;
The dragon’s ire more fierce than fire
Laid low...
Tolkien’s Cosmology and the Afterlife Part II
Biblical Redemptive Themes in Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings is a masterpiece of modern literature. While it is well-documented that he was not trying to write a Christian novel, Tolkien’s faith...
