In the next part of Tolkien’s Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, “Foedder Sigurdr,” the birth of Sigurd, Sigmund marries Sigrlinn, … More
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Tolkien’s Sigurd and Gudrun and His Sources, Part II
The next section in Tolkien’s Sigurd story continues with Volsung, Sigmund, and Signy. King Volsung is a son of Odin, … More
Tolkien’s Sigurd and Gudrun and His Sources, Part I
The legend of the Volsungs and Sigurd the dragon-slayer of Norse mythology has a messy history. The full scope of … More
J.R.R. Tolkien and His Sources: Longfellow’s “The Song of Hiawatha”
In John Garth’s new book, The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien, he describes influences from all corners of the world, from … More
Bilbo’s Heroine’s Journey: Feminine Traits in the Hero of The Hobbit, Part III
Bilbo’s journey can also be quite different from Murdock’s Heroine’s Journey. The conundrum derives from Bilbo being male and already … More
Self-Interest in the World of Tolkien’s Bimble Bay
This post is a follow-up on my previous one, “The Fear of Faërie in Tolkien’s Bimble Bay.” Another aspect … More