CN8 The Nordic Languages of Middle Earth (part 2)

Crossing North

Continuing our interview in Episode 7 about The Lord of the Rings with linguist Dr. Matt Boutilier, we consider more broadly how we imagine the past in medieval fantasy, and how those perceptions translate into racial typecasting in film. *** This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby. *** Transcript available at https://scandinavian.washington.edu/crossing-north-8-nordic-languages-middle-earth-part-2 *** Listen to more of Dr. Matt Boutilier on The Tolkien Heads podcast. https://thetolkienheads.wordpress.com/ Colin is a guest on Episode 62, "The Ride of the Rohirrim." https://thetolkienheads.wordpress.com/2019/02/27/62-the-ride-of-the-rohirrim/ *** Theme music used with permission by Kristján Hrannar Pálsson. Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1dDmFxNvfYVnQwq7up7rxS *** Crossing North is a production of the Department of Scandinavian Studies and the Baltic Studies Program at the University of Washington in Seattle. scandinavian.washington.edu/crossing-north-podcast *** Support Crossing North: Donate to the "Friends of Scandinavian Languages and Literature Fund" scandinavian.washington.edu/support-us