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392 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: Symbols From the Edge of the World

The Symbolic World

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Echoes of Numenor: A Poetic Journey

This chapter explores Tolkien's poetic themes of doom and nostalgia as it recounts the fall of Numenor and the journey towards a mythical land of beauty. It also delves into the mystical tale of St. Brendan, connecting existential inquiries with broader concepts of universal history.

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