RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_62ce8903-c998-41cc-9ec8-f1c463fd0e21 -- Rendered At Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:42:24 +0000 Rings and Rituals https://redcircle.com/shows/rings-and-rituals en-US All rights reserved. Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Tolkien scholars Marilyn R. Pukkila and Sara Brown explore the rituals woven throughout The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, analyzing what each ceremonial moment reveals about Middle-earth's cultures, their values, and the storytelling choices of showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne. Ritual is everywhere in Tolkien's world, from the sword-drawing ceremonies of the Noldor to the migration rites of the Harfoots, but it rarely gets the focused analytical attention it deserves. Marilyn and Sara bring genuine academic grounding to their close readings, drawing on anthropology, religious studies, and decades of Tolkien scholarship to ask the questions that matter: What is the design of this ritual? What is its intent? What does it reveal about the culture performing it? Whether you are a longtime devotee of Middle-earth lore or coming to The Rings of Power fresh, Rings and Rituals offers a perspective on the series that you will not find anywhere else. Rings and Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network. Find us and all our affiliates at https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds 62ce8903-c998-41cc-9ec8-f1c463fd0e21 Tolkien scholars Marilyn R. Pukkila and Sara Brown explore the rituals woven throughout The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, analyzing what each ceremonial moment reveals about Middle-earth's cultures, their values, and the storytelling choices of showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne.

Ritual is everywhere in Tolkien's world, from the sword-drawing ceremonies of the Noldor to the migration rites of the Harfoots, but it rarely gets the focused analytical attention it deserves. Marilyn and Sara bring genuine academic grounding to their close readings, drawing on anthropology, religious studies, and decades of Tolkien scholarship to ask the questions that matter: What is the design of this ritual? What is its intent? What does it reveal about the culture performing it?

Whether you are a longtime devotee of Middle-earth lore or coming to The Rings of Power fresh, Rings and Rituals offers a perspective on the series that you will not find anywhere else.

Rings and Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network.

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]]> episodic yes Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com false full Doomed to Die - S02E07 - Rings & Rituals Doomed to Die - S02E07 - Rings & Rituals Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Sara and Marilyn manage to find ritual even in the ravaging of Eriador. Sara recites Shakespeare, Marilyn finds the best of lines and the worst of lines (for her), and they give Sun Tzu his proper due by sharing what he actually said. They celebrate Celebrimbor’s freedom from illusion, and grieve the cost he pays to try to undo his dangerous creations.  Meanwhile, Sauron just feels sorry for himself.  We finally find an insight into why a Maia of the Vala of smithing needs an Elf to do his creation work, as well as a musical explanation for just what That Kiss was all about. We even get to talk turkey with David Lorehound himself as part of a delightfully lengthy feedback segment!

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]]> <p><span>Sara and Marilyn manage to find ritual even in the ravaging of Eriador. Sara recites Shakespeare, Marilyn finds the best of lines and the worst of lines (for her), and they give Sun Tzu his proper due by sharing what he actually said. They celebrate Celebrimbor’s freedom from illusion, and grieve the cost he pays to try to undo his dangerous creations.  Meanwhile, Sauron just feels sorry for himself.  We finally find an insight into why a Maia of the Vala of smithing needs an Elf to do his creation work, as well as a musical explanation for just what That Kiss was all about. We even get to talk turkey with David Lorehound himself as part of a delightfully lengthy feedback segment!</span></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above.</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow"> http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network. Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow"> https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 97b4e321-ef8b-4b9e-804a-2c1ddb1710a7 https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:33 +0000 5505 false full S02E06 - Where Is He? - Rings & Rituals S02E06 - Where Is He? - Rings & Rituals Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Marilyn and Sara examine rituals of trials (all–sorts) and home, and the testing of faith. We see parents and children who keep talking past each other, recognize that Pharazôn is walking on a path of seawater as the rituals of power-over fail him, and wonder if Nenya really would work with Morgoth’s crown. And once again, the sea is always right.

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]]> <p>Marilyn and Sara examine rituals of trials (all–sorts) and home, and the testing of faith. We see parents and children who keep talking past each other, recognize that Pharazôn is walking on a path of seawater as the rituals of power-over fail him, and wonder if Nenya really would work with Morgoth’s crown. And once again, the sea is always right.</p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above.</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow"> http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network. Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow"> https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> da5ba81d-b1d4-4c6d-b4a6-e99066d627de https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:30 +0000 4006 false full Halls of Stone - S02E05 - Rings & Rituals Halls of Stone - S02E05 - Rings & Rituals 5 2 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Sara revels in dwarves, even in the midst of their dilemmas, Marilyn treasures the shrine of Nienna, the oldest shrine in Númenor, and both grieve over its desecration, agreeing that Kemen is a broken wart of a human being. They see symbols of seeds everywhere, retch metaphorically over Annatar‘s gaslighting, and wonder whether it is possible that Celebrimbor is the better smith of the two. And they ponder the ways in which Númenorean rituals have changed since the days of Tar Elros – and why are they talking about green countries and swift sunrises anyway?

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]]> <p>Sara revels in dwarves, even in the midst of their dilemmas, Marilyn treasures the shrine of Nienna, the oldest shrine in Númenor, and both grieve over its desecration, agreeing that Kemen is a broken wart of a human being. They see symbols of seeds everywhere, retch metaphorically over Annatar‘s gaslighting, and wonder whether it is possible that Celebrimbor is the better smith of the two. And they ponder the ways in which Númenorean rituals have changed since the days of Tar Elros – and why are they talking about green countries and swift sunrises anyway?</p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above.</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow"> http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network. Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow"> https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 15c08035-4627-4ff8-80eb-6cc5721c7e86 https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:50 +0000 4401 false full Eldest - S02E04 - Rings & Rituals Eldest - S02E04 - Rings & Rituals Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Galadriel chafes under Elrond’s command, Isildur confronts a feisty woman and a slimy surprise, the Stranger finds a goat-herder, and Nori and Poppy find — more Harfoots? Sara and Marilyn compare rituals of hospitality —or not — and greeting. They also explore a few cultural dining practices.

Where the Stars Are Strange - S02E02 - Rings & Rituals

In episode two, Sara and Marilyn find rituals of remembrance, reconstitution, repair, and dramatic revelation. They also wish that Elrond would listen to Círdan's humble wisdom.

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]]> <p><span>Galadriel chafes under Elrond’s command, Isildur confronts a feisty woman and a slimy surprise, the Stranger finds a goat-herder, and Nori and Poppy find — more Harfoots? Sara and Marilyn compare rituals of hospitality —or not — and greeting. They also explore a few cultural dining practices.</span></p><p><strong>Where the Stars Are Strange - S02E02 - Rings &amp; Rituals</strong></p><p>In episode two, Sara and Marilyn find rituals of remembrance, reconstitution, repair, and dramatic revelation. They also wish that Elrond would listen to Círdan&#39;s humble wisdom.</p><p><strong>Join the Conversation on the Lorehounds Community Discord:</strong></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/thelorehounds</a></p><p><strong>Contact Us:</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above:</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 1ee9a8f0-70f6-4c85-83fb-4550b844db1c https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:45 +0000 3174 false full The Eagle and the Sceptre - S02E03 - Rings & Rituals The Eagle and the Sceptre - S02E03 - Rings & Rituals 3 2 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown In this episode, colors take on political significance, Númenoreans and Pelargir folk show grief in various ways, Annatar finds that some dwarves are harder to deceive in others, and Berek finds Isildur, who in turn finds Estrid. We also learned that even the best – planned coronations may have unexpected interruptions, and enjoy some in-depth feedback about the symbolic and functional meanings of being branded.

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]]> <p><span>In this episode, colors take on political significance, Númenoreans and Pelargir folk show grief in various ways, Annatar finds that some dwarves are harder to deceive in others, and Berek finds Isildur, who in turn finds Estrid. We also learned that even the best – planned coronations may have unexpected interruptions, and enjoy some in-depth feedback about the symbolic and functional meanings of being branded.</span></p><p><strong>Join the Conversation on the Lorehounds Community Discord:</strong></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/thelorehounds</a></p><p><strong>Contact Us:</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above:</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> cc32f898-a6fa-402a-a63c-7e62fd0c6586 https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:46 +0000 4392 false full Where the Stars Are Strange - S02E02 - Rings & Rituals Where the Stars Are Strange - S02E02 - Rings & Rituals 2 2 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Where the Stars Are Strange - S02E02

In episode two, Sara and Marilyn find rituals of remembrance, reconstitution, repair, and dramatic revelation. They also wish that Elrond would listen to Círdan's humble wisdom.

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]]> <p><strong>Where the Stars Are Strange - S02E02</strong></p><p>In episode two, Sara and Marilyn find rituals of remembrance, reconstitution, repair, and dramatic revelation. They also wish that Elrond would listen to Círdan&#39;s humble wisdom.</p><p><strong>Join the Conversation on the Lorehounds Community Discord:</strong></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/thelorehounds</a></p><p><strong>Contact Us:</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above:</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 60c62d01-48c4-47d7-91ea-c45b14d57219 https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:31 +0000 2834 false full Elven Kings Under the Sky - S02E01 - Rings & Rituals Elven Kings Under the Sky - S02E01 - Rings & Rituals 1 2 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Marilyn and Sara returned for another season of Rings and Rituals! After a quick catch-up, they discuss a failed coronation, a lengthy re-embodiment, wanderings in the desert, and the promises and perils of a new creation with dubious origins.

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]]> <p>Marilyn and Sara returned for another season of <em>Rings and Rituals</em>! After a quick catch-up, they discuss a failed coronation, a lengthy re-embodiment, wanderings in the desert, and the promises and perils of a new creation with dubious origins.</p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above <a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> ff2c6e03-6afd-4b77-af4b-b220669cd061 https://thelorehounds.com Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:14 +0000 3463 false full Meet Nevermind the Music Meet Nevermind the Music Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Calling all music fans! The Lorehounds network’s first music podcast, Nevermind the Music, is officially launching on September 10 – where two friends and academics filter their appreciation of music through the frameworks of psychology, music theory, and irreverent humor.


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]]> <p>Calling all music fans! The Lorehounds network’s first music podcast, Nevermind the Music, is officially launching on September 10 – where two friends and academics filter their appreciation of music through the frameworks of psychology, music theory, and irreverent humor.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Check out Nevermind the Music</strong> </p><p><a href="https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/nevermind-the-music" rel="nofollow">https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/nevermind-the-music</a></p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch: <a href="mailto:NeverMusicPod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">NeverMusicPod@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find them on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nevermusicpod/" rel="nofollow">@nevermusicpod</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links to the Lorehounds’ Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates</strong></p><p><a href="http://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p><p><br></p> 6acf375c-a66f-40f4-8723-d89a5c4af692 https://thelorehounds.com/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:19:57 +0000 383 false full The Rings of Power - S01E01 - A Shadow of the Past - Rerelease The Rings of Power - S01E01 - A Shadow of the Past - Rerelease Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Marilyn and Sara spend time with the Noldor, comparing the ritual of the warrior Elves returning home to Valinor with Arthurian imagery, questioning the practice of carving memorials on living trees, and noting contrasts between Elves and Harfoots.

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]]> <p><span>Marilyn and Sara spend time with the Noldor, comparing the ritual of the warrior Elves returning home to Valinor with Arthurian imagery, questioning the practice of carving memorials on living trees, and noting contrasts between Elves and Harfoots.</span></p><p><span></span>Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com.</p><p><strong>Links to Network Affiliates and Discord</strong></p><p><a href="http://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</p> c56c9452-f5e5-483a-a8e9-6efb31660366 https://thelorehounds.com/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:37:34 +0000 4338 false bonus Season 1 Feedback Season 1 Feedback 10 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Sara and Marilyn respond to the many notes, observations, queries, and compliments (yes, we did leave those in!) from listeners which hadn’t yet been addressed.

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]]> <p>Sara and Marilyn respond to the many notes, observations, queries, and compliments (yes, we did leave those in!) from listeners which hadn’t yet been addressed.</p><p>Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com.</p><p><strong>Links to Network Affiliates and Discord</strong></p><p><a href="http://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</p> 256c37c8-64d5-4a07-8ea7-3ed84cd63dbb https://thelorehounds.com/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4736 false bonus BONUS: The Music of The Rings of Power with John Lorehound BONUS: The Music of The Rings of Power with John Lorehound 9 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Marilyn is joined by John from the Lorehounds Podcast to analyze the music of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. They discuss the powerful motifs of Bear McCreary, the influence of Howard Shore over the Middle-earth universe on screen, and the various ancient music traditions the show uses to differentiate the peoples of Middle-earth.

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]]> <p>Marilyn is joined by John from the Lorehounds Podcast to analyze the music of <em>The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power</em>. They discuss the powerful motifs of Bear McCreary, the influence of Howard Shore over the Middle-earth universe on screen, and the various ancient music traditions the show uses to differentiate the peoples of Middle-earth.</p><p>Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com.</p><p><strong>Links to Network Affiliates and Discord</strong></p><p><a href="http://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</p> 56683b3c-6d5e-4a44-9218-ec86bcaa01d8 https://thelorehounds.com/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3471 false full Alloyed - S01E08 Alloyed - S01E08 9 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Sara and Marilyn discuss the recent teaser for season two and the announcement that a certain actor won’t be returning for it, compare the Harfoot and Númenorean conceptions of death, celebrate the powers of libraries and archives, and ponder the nature of a certain gift–giver. And a special delight: Sara discusses alchemy in the making of the Elven rings.


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]]> <p>Sara and Marilyn discuss the recent teaser for season two and the announcement that a certain actor won’t be returning for it, compare the Harfoot and Númenorean conceptions of death, celebrate the powers of libraries and archives, and ponder the nature of a certain gift–giver. And a special delight: Sara discusses alchemy in the making of the Elven rings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 4fd898d5-cc8d-463d-97b7-95f32832f6f0 https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:08:38 +0000 6062 true full The Eye - S01E07 The Eye - S01E07 8 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Marilyn and Sara note that Poppy has a new song, Galadriel has some new introspection (and a big reveal about her past), Elrond introduces a new concept: “save it for the other side“, and Theo has a new crush. They also request listener feedback before July 9 for the series’ final episode of Feedback.


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]]> <p>Marilyn and Sara note that Poppy has a new song, Galadriel has some new introspection (and a big reveal about her past), Elrond introduces a new concept: “save it for the other side“, and Theo has a new crush. They also request listener feedback before July 9 for the series’ final episode of Feedback.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 31d7de1a-15f8-45f2-9e30-ef73b5fbb260 https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 5127 false full Udûn - S01E06 Udûn - S01E06 7 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Sara and Marilyn put a few pins in some key conversations and ask: Do Elves chant on their way to battles? How different are Orcs from Humans? And which kingdoms were, according to Galadriel, saved by humility?


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]]> <p>Sara and Marilyn put a few pins in some key conversations and ask: Do Elves chant on their way to battles? How different are Orcs from Humans? And which kingdoms were, according to Galadriel, saved by humility?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 7b2ef407-2688-42a8-9a3f-6ed5802f6db0 https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 29 May 2024 14:26:57 +0000 5205 false full Partings - S01E05 Partings - S01E05 6 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Marilyn and Sara discuss Númenorean military rituals and speculate on their expandable “just add water” horses which pack the holds of their ships so nicely. They also do a deep dive into Tolkien’s conceptions of magic (magia and goetia) in honor of the Hissy Sisters, who are quite difficult to define.


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]]> <p>Marilyn and Sara discuss Númenorean military rituals and speculate on their expandable “just add water” horses which pack the holds of their ships so nicely. They also do a deep dive into Tolkien’s conceptions of magic (magia and goetia) in honor of the Hissy Sisters, who are quite difficult to define.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> c9787a23-278e-47ea-a58d-000876b873f2 https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 5165 false full The Great Wave - S01E04 The Great Wave - S01E04 5 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Sara and Marilyn marvel over the voice of Disa, which can make even stone weep, the ritual culture of Orcs (who usually make others weep for rather different reasons), and the ways that contrasting oaths may reveal what is sacred to a person or a culture. And they have even more feedback!


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]]> <p>Sara and Marilyn marvel over the voice of Disa, which can make even stone weep, the ritual culture of Orcs (who usually make others weep for rather different reasons), and the ways that contrasting oaths may reveal what is sacred to a person or a culture. And they have even more feedback!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 630e7e82-36e7-46b1-aada-d21292ea270d https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 01 May 2024 23:45:54 +0000 3876 false full Adar - S01E03 Adar - S01E03 4 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Marilyn and Sara ponder the absolutes in cultural affirmations, the transformations of symbol systems as cultures change, and the astonishing appearance of ritual behavior in Orcs. Marilyn points out the ritual which inspired this entire podcast project, and Sara (unwisely?) encourages her to wax enthusiastically about Nienna. And we have feedback – yay!


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]]> <p>Marilyn and Sara ponder the absolutes in cultural affirmations, the transformations of symbol systems as cultures change, and the astonishing appearance of ritual behavior in Orcs. Marilyn points out the ritual which inspired this entire podcast project, and Sara (unwisely?) encourages her to wax enthusiastically about Nienna. And we have feedback – yay!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 569c6d82-bd09-4fba-97ee-ea3a4eb3bdaa https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 5270 false full Adrift - S01E02 Adrift - S01E02 3 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Sara and Marilyn reflect on the competitive and cooperative natures of the Dwarves, the communal and conforming behaviors of the Harfoots (with one notable exception), and the illuminating observations of Celebrimbor in Episode 2 of “Rings and Rituals”. Even Amazon Ads got into the spirit of the Rite of Sigin-Tarâg!


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]]> <p>Sara and Marilyn reflect on the competitive and cooperative natures of the Dwarves, the communal and conforming behaviors of the Harfoots (with one notable exception), and the illuminating observations of Celebrimbor in Episode 2 of “Rings and Rituals”. Even Amazon Ads got into the spirit of the Rite of Sigin-Tarâg!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> ff0f20aa-7f98-4799-b74b-e46e8b75d54e https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:20:00 +0000 3035 false full A Shadow of the Past - S01E01 A Shadow of the Past - S01E01 2 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Marilyn and Sara spend time with the Noldor, comparing the ritual of the warrior Elves returning home to Valinor with Arthurian imagery, questioning the practice of carving memorials on living trees, and noting contrasts between Elves and Harfoots.


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]]> <p>Marilyn and Sara spend time with the Noldor, comparing the ritual of the warrior Elves returning home to Valinor with Arthurian imagery, questioning the practice of carving memorials on living trees, and noting contrasts between Elves and Harfoots.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above</p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> d203d79d-8c67-4469-8de1-77125bf8e7de https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4338 false full Preface: Beginnings Preface: Beginnings 1 1 Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Sara and Marilyn introduce themselves and their experiences with Tolkien. They then discuss the forms and functions of ritual, and describe how they will examine each ritual in each episode of the series and what it tells viewers about the cultures of the practitioners. Finally, they demonstrate their process by applying it to four different rituals from the Legendarium.


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]]> <p>Sara and Marilyn introduce themselves and their experiences with Tolkien. They then discuss the forms and functions of ritual, and describe how they will examine each ritual in each episode of the series and what it tells viewers about the cultures of the practitioners. Finally, they demonstrate their process by applying it to four different rituals from the Legendarium.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p><span>Questions or comments? Send emails to: </span><a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a></p><p><span>You can also leave us a voicemail through our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above</span></p><p><a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rings &amp; Rituals is part of the Lorehounds Network</strong></p><p><span>Find us, our community Discord, and all our affiliates at:</span></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</em></p> 8da9b6d4-cbac-4e6d-98a7-1e3d0606415a https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 3148 false full Preview: Introducing Rings & Rituals Preview: Introducing Rings & Rituals Marilyn R. Pukkila & Sara Brown Marilyn R. Pukkila talks with David & John from the Lorehounds to introduce Rings and Rituals: a new podcast analyzing the rituals portrayed in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Marilyn will be joined by Dr. Sara Brown of Signum University for this 9 episode series that will examine the nature of ritual and what it reveals about the cultures that enact them, both as seen in Rings of Power and also in our daily lives. Subscribe to the Rings & Rituals podcast feed to listen to each of the episodes when they release.

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]]> <p>Marilyn R. Pukkila talks with David &amp; John from the Lorehounds to introduce Rings and Rituals: a new podcast analyzing the rituals portrayed in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Marilyn will be joined by Dr. Sara Brown of Signum University for this 9 episode series that will examine the nature of ritual and what it reveals about the cultures that enact them, both as seen in Rings of Power and also in our daily lives. Subscribe to the Rings &amp; Rituals podcast feed to listen to each of the episodes when they release.</p><p><strong>Subscribe to the</strong></p><p><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/62ce8903-c998-41cc-9ec8-f1c463fd0e21/episodes/46f351f3-e5cc-4f5b-9fbd-7c342aece7a6" rel="nofollow">Rings &amp; Rituals Podcast Feed</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p><span>Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to: </span><a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a><span>.</span></p><p><span>Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our </span><a href="https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU" rel="nofollow">Discord Server</a><span>.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support us on Supercast or Patreon:</strong></p><p><a href="https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe" rel="nofollow">https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen to the Main Lorehounds Feed:</strong></p><p><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/89c39915-66f2-449f-8c13-4c1d2678a22c" rel="nofollow">The Lorehounds Podcast</a></p><p><strong>Listen to Our Severance Feed:</strong></p><p><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/9d584be4-ba95-4739-94fe-11232f46089d" rel="nofollow">Severance Podcast</a></p><p><strong>Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast:</strong></p><p><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/339ca7e8-dcc6-4a69-8292-377a59af8847" rel="nofollow">Wool-Shift-Dust</a></p><p><strong>Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies:</strong></p><p><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/a43c099e-b01f-4104-b668-d649855ab8bb" rel="nofollow">Properly Howard</a></p><p><span>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 88c35bd3-0043-40aa-bea6-9d3585474f7a https://thelorehounds.com Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 1210 false