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Mentioned in 59 episodes

The Silmarillion

Book • 1977

J. R. R. Tolkien

The Silmarillion is a comprehensive narrative that details the creation of Tolkien's universe, Eä, and the history of the First Age. It includes the legend of the Silmarils, jewels crafted by Fëanor that contain the essence of the Two Trees of Valinor.

The book covers the creation of the world, the history of the Elves and Men, the wars against Morgoth, and the legendary love story of Beren and Lúthien.

Edited and published posthumously by Christopher Tolkien with the assistance of Guy Gavriel Kay, it is a foundational work that underpins the stories of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Mentioned by

Joshua Michael Schrei

Mentioned in 59 episodes

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as similar to Hesiod's Theogony, pulling back the camera to give the deep backstory.

602. Greek Myths: Zeus, King of the Gods (Part 1)

Mentioned in relation to the character Feanor and the themes of fire and ambition in "The Silmarillion."

This Episode is FIRE

Mentioned by

Joshua Michael Schrei

in reference to Tolkien's description of the first light that reaches Earth as starlight.

(Why Mindfulness Isn't Enough)

Mentioned as a book with distinct voices for over 130 characters.

The Two Towers \\ The Lord of the Rings

Mentioned as background for the Silmaril gems and the namesake for the book.

The Return Of The King \\ The Lord Of The Rings

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

to draw a parallel between World War I and the epic wars in Tolkien's fictional world.

The Rise and Fall of California

Matthew Bride

references it as part of the Lord of the Rings mythos and suggests that it shouldn't be treated like superhero franchises.

Supplementary Material 36: Comedy Cults, Toxic Mould, and WW2 Revisionism

Mentioned by

Dan Wells

as peripheral material inspiring his middle grade fantasy book's setting.

20.29: Authorial Intent

Mentioned by

Lon Harris

while noting that fans often ask why more Tolkien material is not adapted, but the rights are fragmented.

The $60 billion resource hiding in space, and the start trying to mine it (feat. Matt Gialich, Astroforge) | E2268

Mentioned by

J.F. Martel

, referencing its creation story focused on sound and music.

Episode 197 - Sounding the Otherworld: On Bryn Chainey's 'Rabbit Trap'

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