| Description |
1 streaming video file (45 min.) : sound, color, digital file |
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Greatest Myth of Modern Times (1:34) -- Influence of Mythology (1:52) -- Ancient Connections and Symbolism (2:21) -- Malevolence of the One Ring (2:44) -- Evil Ring and Gollum (1:24) -- Frodo's Journey Begins (3:14) -- Tolkien's Creation Myth (3:01) -- Inspiration for the Epic (2:49) -- Importance of Runic Language (2:34) -- Dragon Allegories (2:09) -- Echoes of WWI Experiences (4:03) -- Horrors of War (1:52) -- Fire and Brimstone (3:51) -- Gandalf the Wizard (2:42) -- The Last Temptation (2:48) -- Epic Climax (1:58) -- Good Triumphs over Evil (1:32) -- Changed by Traumatic Events (1:48) -- Commentary and Credits: Tolkien's Monsters (0:36) |
| Summary |
This episode of Clash of the Gods presents the real story behind our most renowned modern myth - that classic story of good vs. evil, fought in the world of Middle Earth. We enter creator J.R.R. Tolkien's fantastical world of hobbits, orcs, and wizards, and uncover the real life influences that shaped his epic fantasy, The Lord of the Rings. Intriguing connections and parallels are drawn from this epic saga to the battlefields of World War I and the Bible |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on November 30, 2011 |
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Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware |
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Title from distributor's description |
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8 and up |
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Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973
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Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973. fast (OCoLC)fst00030031 |
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Art and society.
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Culture.
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Folk art.
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Folklore.
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Language and culture.
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Literature, Modern -- 20th century.
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Folklore
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Literature, Modern
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Art and society.
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Culture.
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Folk art.
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Folklore.
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Language and culture.
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Literature, Modern.
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Educational films.
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Internet videos.
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Educational films.
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Internet videos.
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Films éducatifs.
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Vidéos sur Internet.
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Streaming video
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Driscoll, Emily V
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Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
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Infobase.
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