The Prancing Pony Podcast

003 - The Origins of Quenya and Sindarin

Mar 1, 2016
Delve into the fascinating origins of Tolkien's elvish languages, Quenya and Sindarin. Explore the linguistic inspirations behind their creation, including Finnish language, and their significance in Tolkien's world-building.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Fascination with Elvish Languages in Tolkien's Works
02:14 • 9min
3
The Influence of the Finnish Language on Tolkien's Invented Language
11:25 • 5min
4
The Significance of Quenya Language in Middle Earth
16:46 • 10min
5
The Importance of Quenya and Sindarin in Tolkien's World
26:37 • 4min