Literally took a nap to avoid reading the last part of this thesis chapter
Clare Moore
@clarelmoore.bsky.social
Tolkien scholar, PhD student, assistant pig keeper with dreams of being a knight
A drinking game except it’s just me taking a shot of tequila every time I read “thus” in my dissertation
What absolute moron (me) cited Verlyn Flieger in a thesis chapter without specifying the specific work because she thought she would only be citing one book by Flieger AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
A fantastic episode! I am always impressed by the ways in which Tolkien peeps can know so much about an area I know nothing about. Which is to say that any time David says something in Elvish I have to secretly google whom he is speaking of…
Athrabeth Podcast@podcast.athrabeth.com · 10h agoJoin us this episode with David the Ñoldo to discuss Tolkien's dwarves! Through a lens of source criticism of secondary world authorship, David explores who is writing about the dwarves, their sources, and their biases. Thanks, @davidthengoldo.bsky.social! athrabeth.simplecast.com/episodes/epi...
I rewatched the first episode of Supernatural last night and I (34) am trying to process that Dean Winchester is 26 in the first season. Which seemed so grown up when I was watching this for the first time at 18 and now I’m like who gave this baby a gun and generational trauma???
Here's a recommended book-list-interview, for a UK publication. For everyone who has had enough of discourse (as I certainly have): it has a tiny mention of Nolan as the hook, but then we move on to some reading. www.countryandtownhouse.com/culture/emil...
‘Homer Is For Everyone’: How Emily Wilson Elucidates & Obfuscates In Equal Measure
Classicist Emily Wilson has made headlines in recent weeks for slating Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation of The Odyssey – for which the director,
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They asked an esteemed classicist for her opinion and she gave it 👇🏻
Cait Coker <<digital brat with an insect mind>>@caitcoker.bsky.social · 7d agoIncreasingly appalled by the criticism of Emily Wilson being "too mean" to Christopher Nolan in her review of his film. She was asked as a translator and critic to provide her evaluation of his film, which she did. He is rolling in money and accolades; it's truly no skin off his back. What gives?*
I wrote about the Nolan Odyssey for the LRB. I'll summarize some of my main points below, in case you don't feel like reading all that. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Emily Wilson · An Uncomplicated Man
As they say at the awards shows, I was humbled to learn that Christopher Nolan has read at least the first line of my...
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Another pairing between Tolkien character and batik motif! Nienna, the Lady of Pity and Mercy, could wear Udan Liris ("soft rain") for how her tears brought forth the Sun and Moon from the damaged Two Trees, or Sido Asih ("lasting love") because Pity was the foundation of LotR. #TolkienTrewsday
Seeing the Odyssey. My need to be a part of the discourse is a little embarrassing sometimes…
Declaring this a safe space to discuss the RoP teaser trailer if anyone wants to talk about it 😶
One of the most important indigenous rights protests of our time, and hardly any international attention: www.downtoearth.org.in/dams/police-...
Police and administration forcibly remove people participating in ‘pyre protests’ against Ken-Betwa Link Project
Local police and administration brought to an end the ‘Chita Andolan’ (pyre protests) being held since July 3, 2026, by people affected by the Ken-Betwa Link an
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Worth pointing out that in 1956, a children's book adaptation of Homer was doing "woke" casting.
What’s your favorite portrait in the National Portrait Gallery in London? Who should I go see??
If you are in the DMV area (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia) and are looking to connect with other Tolkien enthusiasts, you can join our local smial: Amon Govaethas (hill of government). We’d love to have you!
Not to sound like my grandparents but I just met up with a colleague for coffee and a $10 latte is a sin
All this Odyssey discourse just reminds me of how I “took a break” from Tolkien fandom my last two years of high school so I could dedicate myself to Greek and Latin (but mostly Greek) literature and also Percy Jackson
Without saying your age, what’s your favorite movie that came out when you were 18?
Toothless's Adorable Smile
Alt: An animated black dragon smiles awkwardly.
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Jude@jude.athrabeth.com · 2w agoWithout saying your age, what’s your favorite movie that came out when you were 18?
Corporate wants you to spot the difference (there is none)
As someone emotionally invested in presidential libraries I am appalled that the newest presidential library which honors a leader of natural conservation in the US was (1) opened by orange man who is actively destroying the national park system Roosevelt built and (2) uses AI in its exhibits
At a chipotle and a bunch of preteens/young teens trickled in exclaiming with delight to see each other and I thought, this is a youth group reunion. And there is a “teaching truth & loving others” shirt, a shirt with something about light and a cross, and an In N Out shirt and I love being right
Thoughts and prayers for me as I leave Scotland to return to Washington DC 🙏🏻
I have been watching Puffin Rock, a delightful Cartoon Saloon kid’s show, and this speech from Mossy the Pygmy Shrew seemed familiar… www.youtube.com/watch?v=9THj... (A day shall come… but it is not this day!)
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Me choosing hills I would die on like
Emperor Abby (the first pope)@arobertswrites.com · 3w agoAragorn DOES have a beard. Tolkien was wrong.
A thousand thanks to @roryq.bsky.social for being the articulate member of this team while I rambled! We were delighted to discuss our special issue on asexuality in Tolkien’s legendarium!
Rory (they/them)@roryq.bsky.social · 3w ago@clarelmoore.bsky.social and I were on the Entmoot podcast a few weeks ago talking about our special issue of JTR on asexuality! It was lovely, Sam and Kenny are great hosts and we both loved getting up on our soapboxes 😁 Available here/wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/entmootpod/e...