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Podcast: Exploring Tolkien
Episode: 135. The Greedy and Petty Elves of Mirkwood - The Hobbit #22
Description: Bilbo fully embraces his role as hero and finds a way to save the dwarves — but not before we find out how the Elvenking distrusts the dwarves while comparing himself to the great wealthy kings of old.
This week we also look at:
The announcement of a new Lord of the Rings land/attraction in a new Universal park.
The significance of the elves residence in caves.
Why is the elf king so petty?
The strength of Dorwinion wine.
How effective are these magic doors really?
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