In this episode, Josh and Ian discuss the themes and moral lessons that can be found in fantasy stories and the recent film The Green Knight. They talk about the symbolism found in the aesthetics of The Green Knight film adaptation, the nature of the Green Knight's game, Sir Gawain's growth into adulthood and knighthood, honor and following your principles, how fantasy has been inspired by medieval lore and mythology, accepting your fate, what constitutes and how we define fantasy, the direct link between fantasy and mythology, the popularity of young adult fiction, the importance of language of meaning of words, fantasy races and their allegorical representation, Sauron's Ring of Power, how fantasy literature can affect the same people at different ages, children and honesty, the flames of ambition, how games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring illustrate our own world, superstition and ritual, and other topics.

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Josh @Simpsonj423
Ian @modernoverman
and the podcast @necessarybspod
Website: https://www.necessarybspod.com/

Links:

• What The Green Knight Wants You To Think About
• The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition
• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo
• Game of Thrones Leather Boxed Set Song of Ice and Fire Series
• Dark Souls Exclusive Review
• ELDEN RING - Official Gameplay Reveal

Recorded 11 November 2021