José Maria Miranda Boto closing the #SwissTolkien Conference with observations on the practicalities of rulership in Middle-earth, positing Théoden as the perfect traditional King: doesn‘t govern much, dies gloriously = good man!
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In ‚Elendil: Leading through Echoes‘, Judith Klinger investigates his own #leadership and how he inspires later ideals of #kingship. From refugee leader to intermediary through symbols/heirlooms, Elendil „inhabits a space between worlds and times“.

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Sina and Julia of the #TypischRavenclaw Podcast apply the @economist.com Democracy Index to the Peoples of Middle-earth in 3018 T.A., asking „How authoritarian are the free folks of Middle-earth“ at the #SwissTolkien Conference.

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Thoughts on ‚The Training, Character and Impact of Gandalf‘ by Matthew Dickerson at the #SwissTolkien Conference: the centrality of lament and him learning at the house of Nienna about #pity and #patience, #endurance and #hope – THE central qualities of his leadership!

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In ‚Bilbo as Mystical Leader‘ Claudio A. Testi argues Bilbo exemplifies traditional qualities of the mystic: abandonment, action as an end in itself, detachment and the bright darkness.
Most convincing: Bilbo goes on an adventure just for the sake of adventure.
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