175. Petty Dwarves and Petty Men : Children of Húrin #10
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Amazon Music With The Rings of Power returning, we built the ultimate interactive database tracking every single lore change from J.R.R. Tolkien’s original texts–and the results for characters like Míriel and Galadriel are completely undeniable. We then dive back into The Children of Húrin to explore the tragic history of Mîm the Dwarf, why the Petty-dwarves were hated by everyone, and how Mîm acts as Tolkien’s fascinating “proto-Gollum” figure.
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We also look at:
- The brutal history of the Petty-dwarves and why the Elves hunted them like animals.
- Túrin’s internal struggle between noble pity and the curse of his brigand band.
- A deep dive into Amon Rûdh, one of Tolkien’s most vividly detailed landscapes.
- Comparing incredible Tolkien artwork of Amon Rûdh by Ted Nasmith, Alan Lee, and John Howe.
In our extended episode (available for members who’ve downloaded the Exploring Tolkien app and at https://www.theonering.com/members), we get into:
- We practice our Rings of Power critique with a frame-by-frame breakdown of Sauron’s bizarre, “Looney Tunes-style” ring forging in the latest promo
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