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Hardcore HistoryFeb 10, 2000
“Like something out of a Tolkien book. This is Gondor or Rohan.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: romanticized Germanic tribes
For: Fans of historical fiction and mythology
Key quote: “Like something out of a Tolkien book.”
The host mentions the 'Tolkien book' to illustrate the romanticized view of Germanic tribes, comparing them to the noble societies depicted in Tolkien's works. This reference serves to highlight the contrast between historical perceptions and modern interpretations of these cultures.