9. Allegory and Final Thoughts - Prologue 0.9

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" Links greendragonlive.com Twitter Facebook Special thanks to our friend Harry Murrell for the use of his music. Listen to more and subscribe to his channel here.