What The Lord of the Rings Taught Me About Life and Death

Uncover how the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien's comprehensive work—from The Lord of the Rings to The Silmarillion—speaks to a deeper understanding of life and death compared to the teachings of religion, philosophy, and science.  ---Catch new episodes of Least Important Things every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Support Least Important Things on PatreonYou can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at [email protected] or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more about the show at www.leastimportantthings.com---Sources for this episode:Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.comThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Official Trailer #1 - (2001) HDLOTR The Fellowship of the Ring - Bucklebury FerryLOTR The Fellowship of the Ring - Extended Edition - The Departure of BoromirJ.R.R. Tolkien on Creating Fictional WorldsAll You Have To DecideSend us Fan MailFollow Least Important Things: Letterboxd InstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebookAll content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material is done for a limited, educational and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.