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Podcast: Exploring Tolkien
Episode: 130. Where did Beorn Originate (and what was Tolkien's inspiration)? : The Hobbit #18
Description: Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves are dropped off on the Carrock, and find themselves in the company of a man (so-to-speak) who rather doesn’t like dwarves–but who loves a good story!
This week we look at:
The reported decline of viewership in The Rings of Power
What inspired Tolkien to create Beorn?
Why did Beorn stay his anger at all the unexpected guests.
How does Beowulf and Tolkien’s intimate knowledge of that tale come into play here?
In our extended episode (available for our members) we talk about:
Fan comments on the ea...