Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings
Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 129 minutes
- Episodes
- 346
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Session 245: Decisive Leadership
The decision has been made, and it is time to head towards the Redhorn Gate!
Session 244: The Basis of Choice
What do we learn about how Gandalf and Aragorn are choosing their road? What matters most to them?
Session 242: Probably a Wisp of Cloud
So, what exactly is the shadow in the sky?
Session 243: Approaching the Decision
As we approach the mountains, we overhear some quiet controversy.
Session 241: Strider's Leadership
Tonight the journey continues South through Hollin.
Session 240: Towards the Pass
The journey continues, with hobbit commentary.
Session 239: Avian Analysis
So, what's up with the birds? What does it mean?
Session 238: Spying Out the Land
What is the meaning of the birds? Let's discuss Aragorn's reaction.
Session 236: Ominous Mysteries
Tonight we look at the first of several ominous and mysterious warnings we hear about in Hollin.
Session 235: Strider Apart
Tonight we watch as Strider protects the Company by stalwartly preventing fun.
Session 234: Looking Ahead Part 2
Legolas speaks to the trees, but the rocks aren't interested.
Session 233: Looking Ahead
07/19/2022 ELOTR: EPISODE 233
Announcements: The Tolkien Professor will be a guest at the SDCC panel on the Amazon series: The Rings of Power. Check available listings for con schedules and media re…
Session 232: Return to Moria
07/05/2022 ELOTR: EPISODE 232
Announcements: Buckeye Moot will close registration on 07/16, so if you’re planning to attend on 07/30, get your badges and hybrid keys soon! Check https://signumuniver…
Session 231: Approaching Legends
Tonight we get Gandalf's first official Pippin moment, followed by Gimli's first big speech!
Session 229: The Third Road Trip
What is the hobbit view of this new road trip? How does it differ from the other two?
Session 230: A Wilderness Frontier
We emerge from a long trudge conveyed in few paragraphs to the borders of a new land. What does Tolkien convey about it, and how?
Session 228: On The Road Again
ELOTR: EPISODE 228
Announcements: This years Mythmoot will be at the Dulles Airport Marriot. There is a cap on attendance and a deadline, so please register before June 9th. Check https://signumunive…
Session 227: Departing Rivendell
Tonight we depart Rivendell at last. For real! Probably.
Session 226: Free or Bound?
Tonight we get to the battle of aphorisms between Elrond and Gimli! Free agency? Oaths? What's the best course?