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Myth Makers
To The Best of Our Knowledge
from Wisconsin Public Radio
E'len see la luma nomih tyelvoh. That's Elvish
for "A star shines upon the hour of our meeting." Even if you don't
believe in Elves it's hard to resist the enchanting languages J.R.R.
Tolkien created for the creatures of Middle Earth. In this hour
of To the Best of Our Knowledge, we find out what it takes
to make your own myth, from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings to
Dragonslayer, the strongest sword in the world. Also, the
secrets of the Aurora Borealis.
SEGMENT 1:
Tom Shippey, author of "Tolkien: Author of
the Century," talks with Steve Paulson about the great fantasy
writer's life, the origins of hobbits, and Tolkien's motivation
for writing fantasy. Also, Bill Welden, an expert on Tolkien's
Elvish languages, talks with Jim Fleming about Elvish derivations
and vocabulary and remembers his visit to the set of the new "The
Lord of the Rings" movie.
SEGMENT 2:
Phil Cousineau talks with Anne Strainchamps
about the power of myth in everyday life, and why we need to recognize
the myths active in our own lives. Cousineau is the author of
"Once and Future Myths: The Power of Ancient Stories in Modern
Times."
SEGMENT 3:
Professional bladesmith Richard Furrer tells
Jim Fleming about "Dragonslayer," a blade soon to be forged from
ultra-strong steel created with the help of a Northwestern University
computer model. "Dragonslayer" should stand up to dragon's scales
and fiery breath. And the researchers are looking for a dragon
to test it on! Also, Lucy Jago, author of "The Northern
Lights," tells Steve Paulson about the life and work of the Norwegian
scientist who figured out what really causes these strange lights
in the sky. For centuries people believed a variety of myths about
them.
Cassette copies are available
at 1-800-747-7444. Ask for program number 01-12-02-A.
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Books:
- Phil Cousineau, Once and Future Myths:
The Power of Ancient Stories in Modern Times (Conari Press)
- Lucy Jago, The Northern Lights: The True
Story of the Man Who Unlocked the Secrets of the Aurora Borealis
(Knopf)
- Tom Shippey, J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of
the Century (Houghton Mifflin)
Music:
- The Kiss/ Last of the Mohicans Soundtrack/ Morgan
Creek
- Aniron/ Enya/Soundtrack to Lord of the Rings/
- Pavane Pour une Enfante Defunte/ Ravel/ BJ Cole:
Transparent Music/Hannibal
- Malort/ Hoven Droven/ Hippa/ NorthSide
- Kanteleilla/ Niekku/ Niekku "3"/Olarin Musiikki
Oy, Finland
Distribution dates:
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be addressed to: flemingj@wpr.org
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