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Mythic Mind Academy

The Wisdom of Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings

Tracing the Wisdom of Arda

Fellows and Companions

  • Length12 modules
  • ReadingThe Lord of the Rings, from the Foreword to the end
  • RecordingsReading companions, lessons, and live discussions

Johan Christian Dahl, View from Stalheim, 1842

In this 12-module study of The Lord of the Rings, we discuss legends, lore, philosophy, and the abundance of wisdom contained in Tolkien's great epic. This course includes companion videos for the entirety of the text, secondary lessons on related topics, and recorded live discussions.

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Course introduction

What the course holds

A deep study of The Lord of the Rings, combining close reading, philosophical reflection, and recorded discussions.

  1. Book 1, Foreword to Ch. 53 videos, 2 resources
  2. Book 1, Chs. 6 to 123 videos, 6 resources
  3. Book 2, Chs. 1 to 53 videos, 3 resources
  4. Book 2, Chs. 6 to 103 videos
  5. Book 3, Chs. 1 to 63 videos
  6. Book 3, Chs. 7 to 113 videos
  7. Book 4, Chs. 1 to 53 videos
  8. Book 4, Chs. 6 to 102 videos
  9. Book 5, Chs. 1 to 62 videos
  10. Book 5, Chs. 7 to 102 videos
  11. Book 6, Chs. 1 to 52 videos
  12. Book 6, Chs. 6 to 92 videos