24- Discussion with Nicholas Kotar - Tolkien, Fairy Tales and Telling Stories Today

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Dec 3, 2018

Nicholas Kotar, a fantasy author and expert in traditional stories, discusses the relationship between fairy tales, Tolkien's vision of Fantasy, and modern storytelling. They explore the disconnect between modern historiography and agiography and the importance of understanding ancient stories on their own terms. The speaker also dives into Russian fairy tales and their spiritual themes, Christianity's influence on pagan stories, and the need for storytelling in the modern world.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

The Disconnect Between Modern Thinking and Historical Storytelling

04:52 • 21min

Discussion on the Premise and Title of the First Novel

26:03 • 2min

Exploring the Fascinating World of Russian Fairy Tales and Their Spiritual Themes

28:12 • 6min

Christianity's Influence on Pagan Stories

33:55 • 14min

Carving Giveaway and Patreon Support

48:20 • 2min