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Ancient Europe
History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett
Crafting a National Epic
This chapter explores the historical lack of a national epic for the English and Tolkien's aspirations to create an Anglo-Saxon mythology. It highlights the influences of ancient European traditions, such as Beowulf and the Kalevala, on modern narratives like 'Lord of the Rings'. The discussion also touches on the complexities of European ancestry and the cultural shifts from hunter-gatherer to agricultural societies, revealing the nuanced understanding of historical identities and conflicts.
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