Episode 21: Elven Kings and Social Hierarchy

Written By James Pierson

Episode Summary

In this episode, based on an essay Jude never finished for Mythgard, we talk about his theory that elves have a natural predisposition towards hierarchy different from Men's, and how that is exemplified by their Kings.

Citations

  • Interested in Tolkien Studies? You too can end up with a bunch of weird theories about elf society! Check out Mythgard Institute: https://mythgard.org

  • J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar: Appendix: The legend of the Awaking of the Quendi (Cuivienyarna)"

  • J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion

  • J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings. Appendix A “Annals of the Kings and Rulers”

  • H. Carpenter and C. Tolkien (Eds.), The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin

Episode URL

https://athrabeth.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-elven-kings-and-social-hierarchy

James Pierson
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