The Silmarillion: Ainulindalë | Reading Tolkien - Episode 2
This podcast episode was originally published on 6/7/2022 for my Patrons
Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Summary - 0:41
Genre and Textual History - 2:11
Biblical Style Influences - 9:14
Parataxis! - 15:39
As an Origin Myth - 21:01
Conclusions - 27:14
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"Ainulindale" by Alystraea: https://www.deviantart.com/alystraeaa...
"Eru and the Gods Singing the Fist Song of Creation" by Kip Rasmussen: https://www.kiprasmussen.com/the-silm...
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