The Entmoot Podcast

Sex and the Silmarils


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In which co-hosts Kenny and Sam discuss sex and sexuality across Tolkien's legendarium, particularly in the story of Beren and Luthien. Please be advised that this episode contains non-graphic discussion of sexual assault.


Primary sources:

Beren and Luthien (contains all verse read on the show) | The Lays of Beleriand (contains the full text of The Lay of Leithian) | The Silmarillion | The Lord of the Rings | The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien


Secondary sources:

Carpenter - J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography


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The Entmoot PodcastBy Kenny Talarico & Sam Lieberman