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Ep. 212 - What did J.R.R. Tolkien Believe About God? w/Dr. Austin Freeman

Parker's Pensées

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Tolkien's Vision of Myth as a Window to Reality

This chapter delves into Tolkien's view that mythology provides insight into a greater reality beyond human understanding, rather than merely reflecting human experience. It highlights the universal impulse to create myths as a reflection of humanity's divine heritage and role as storytellers.

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