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Hello! I just refreshed my pinned tweets. I usually share all things Tolkien, folklore, folktale, and sometimes just RT cute arts or cats. Below are examples of the types of things I like to tweet!
This one is about Tolkien's essay on fairy stories.
On 8 March 1939, J. R. R. Tolkien delivered a lecture at the University of St. Andrews, which was published as essay "On Fairy Stories", in which he argued that fairy tales are not just for children, describing what it means to enter this realm.
🧵1/8
🎨: J.R.R.
#Tolkien
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19 fiction books by Palestinian authors: novels, short stories, and folktales.
1. My First and Only Love (2021) by Shahar Khalifeh. Nidal, an elderly exile, recounts the story when the 1948 Nakba scattered her family; a story of love and resistance from the eyes of a young girl.
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If you're on IG, their account, palestinian_embroidory_obi, is such a visual treat. They work with Palestinian refugee women who create tatreez embroidery for making obi (wide sash), which blends beautifully with kimono.
Culture Never Dies
Palestinian embroidery meets Japanese kimono OBI🇵🇸🇯🇵
We will work together with Palestinian women to preserve this beautiful embroidery
パレスチナの民族衣装とパレスチナ刺繍帯の装い
伝統工芸が結ぶシルクロードの美
photo by Yuichi Mori
kudan house
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On 27 January 2004, LOTR: The Return of the King was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. A month later, the film won all, making it tied with Ben-Hur and Titanic as the most awarded films in Oscar history. It was the first fantasy film to win Academy Award for Best Picture.
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Wayang artist Samidjan created a pair of Javanese wayang (traditional shadow puppets) depicting transgender goddess Betari Jaluwati and a knight and transman Bambang Priawan. They are parts of "wayang marjinal" lineup, which depicts marginalized groups in Indonesian society. 1/7
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Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn on the set of LOTR posing with Fon, a Thai actress who became the scale double for Pippin (Billy Boyd).
Also, sword and lollipop is an underrated combo.
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According to Serat Katuranggan Kucing, Javanese "manuscript of cats", specific cat types have characteristics that affect those who keep them. The manuscript describes various types of cats in tembang (verses to sing). 1/8
Thread for
#SuperstitionSat
theme on pets and
#caturday
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Indonesian artist Samidjan created a pair of Javanese wayang kulit (leather shadow puppets) depicting trans goddess Betari Jaluwati and a knight and trans man Bambang Priawan, showing the versatility of ancient craft through his "wayang marjinal" lineup. 1/9
#WyrdWednesday
#art
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie was released 19 years ago. One of my favorite musical pieces from it is Howard Shore's The Lighting of the Beacons. The tension, followed by hopeful soaring notes and beautiful visuals, always captivate me.
#Tolkien
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The villagers of Pelem in Tulungagung, East Java, have a rainmaking ritual called Manten Kucing ("cat wedding"). They carry cats in a mock wedding procession and bathe them in sacred spring, following the act of a wise village elder. 1/2
#FairyTaleTuesday
#FairyTaleFlash
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19 works by Palestinian filmmakers I've watched on Netflix Indonesia
@NetflixID
.
1. The Present (short, 2020)
Director: Farah Nabulsi
A day in the life of a father and daughter in the West Bank as they travel to buy a wedding anniversary gift through several checkpoints.
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Admiral Malahayati from 16th Century Aceh Sultanate protected Malacca Strait from aggressions of Portuguese and Dutch forces. Her troops, Inong Balee, mostly consisted of war widows. Her reputation led England to choose diplomatic method to enter Malacca Strait.
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Javanese brides often have "alis menjangan", eyebrows shaped like deer's antlers (menjangan = deer). They symbolize traits like grace, elegance, and ability to navigate problems in married life.
#FolkloreThursday
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Wayang-inspired Biblical murals in Karangwatu, Magelang, Central Java by Yulius Iswanto reflect the style of Wayang Wahyu, a performance that combines Javanese wayang kulit (leather shadow puppets) with Biblical tales
All my best wishes for you for the Good Friday.
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Galadriel's warning to Legolas:
"Legolas Greenleaf, long under tree
In joy thou hast lived. Beware of the Sea!
If thou hearest the cry of the gull on the shore,
Thy heart shall then rest in the forest no more."
🎨: Legolas and Gimli depart for Valinor, by Turner Mohan
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Serat Ngalamating Kucing is a Javanese manuscript from Yogyakarta that consists of verses depicting different types of cats. Each verse depicts a unique type of cat and its traits, written in the form of "tembang", poetic lines that can be sung. A thread for
#FolkloreThursday
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No one watches Lord of the Rings with me anymore after their first experience and this is why.
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The Silmarillion animation but all the Valar are drawn in the style of Junji Ito.
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Kukur Tihar is a part of five-day Nepalese festival where people completely spoil dogs, adorning them with tilak paste and garlands out of respect. Dogs are believed as the messengers of Yama, the God of Death, guarding the underworld and guiding the spirits. 1/3.
#WyrdWednesday
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This winter solstice tradition is so popular that Izu Shaboten Zoo in Shizuoka started annual "capybara yuzuyu" in 1996, adding unique twist to their capybaras' love of huddling in warm water during winter. This was followed by several other zoos across Japan. 2/2
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On 8 March 1939, J. R. R. Tolkien delivered a lecture at the University of St. Andrews, which was published as essay "On Fairy Stories", in which he argued that fairy tales are not just for children, describing what it means to enter this realm.
🧵1/8
🎨: J.R.R.
#Tolkien
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2. Salt Houses (2017) by Hala Alyan.
A story of four generations of the Yacoubs, a middle-class family in Palestine, beginning in Nablus in 1963. It focuses on migration and the struggle between staying connected with one's traditions and still finding a home in a new country.
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In Javanese wayang (shadow puppet) art, Semar is a guardian spirit disguised as a court clown. Often described as not man nor woman, Semar reflects the world and its dualities: smiling mouth and sad eyes; old face with a child's haircut; earth-shaped figure. 1/4
#WyrdWednesday
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My favorite Javanese cat manuscript is back for
#FolkloreSunday
"cats" week! In Serat Katuranggan Kucing, specific cat types have characteristics that may affect those who keep them. The manuscript describes various types of cats in tembang (verses to sing). 1/10
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3. Minor Detail (2017) by Adania Shibli.
This caused a stir after Frankfurt Book Fair canceled the award ceremony for the author. It depicts tragedies shared by a Bedouin-Palestinian girl in 1949 and a woman from modern-day Ramallah who read the girl's fate in newspaper archive.
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A beauty adornment that seems simple yet I adore is Alis Menjangan, eyebrows shaped like deer's antlers and are worn by Javanese brides (menjangan = deer). They reflect elegance and ability to navigate challenges in married life, like the agile deer. 1/2
#FolkloreSunday
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In Bugis mythology of South Sulawesi, Meong Palo Karrellae is a name of calico cats; guardians of crops loyal to Sangiang Serri, the rice goddess. In La Galigo epic poem, the goddess judge humans from the way they treated a stray calico cat. 1/2
#FairyTaleTuesday
#FairyTaleFlash
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Tolkien loved newspaper crossword puzzle. He used to doodle patterns and symbols on the page while contemplating the clues. This one was from The Times, 9 August 1960, originally kept by Tolkien Estate and displayed at
#Tolkien
: Maker of Middle-earth exhibition.
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The best part of this clip?
When Tolkien wrote "Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo" (a star shines on the hour of our meeting) in perfect Tengwar, a script and language of his own making, but then paused and said, "oh God, I've made a mistake. Never mind."
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5. The stories of Ghassan Kanafani, who was assassinated in 1972, were among the must-read from Palestinian literature. These two books have his notable stories and novellas, including Men in the Sun (1962) and Returning to Haifa (1970), in convenient collections.
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"Those who protect the forest of Mount Lejar shall be exempt from any kind of taxes."
Declaration from a 14th-century Majapahit king to the villagers of Katiden (now Ketindan, East Java), who earned privileges for preserving the forest and preventing fire. 1/4
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#WyrdWednesday
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A perfect day to celebrate one of the most beautiful relationships in Lord of the Rings: Legolas and Gimli. A relationship that I think is amazing because they didn't start with love toward each other, but buried grudge and old prejudice.
🎨: Turner Mohan
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Suvannamaccha is a mermaid that appeared in various Southeast Asian versions of Ramayana. She spoiled Hanuman's efforts to build a bridge across the sea. When they confronted each other, they fell in love and began a courting dance instead. 1/3
#FairyTaleTuesday
#FairyTaleFlash
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4. The Parisian (2019) by Isabella Hammad.
It follows the journey of a young Palestinian man, both as a student in France during World War I and his eventual return to Palestine; portraying the pivotal period of Palestinian history and how personal journey and politics tangled.
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Without Christopher Tolkien (21 November 1926 - 16 January 2020), the world of Tolkien studies and our understanding of his vast expanse of imagination would not have been like now. So bear with my thread for a while.
📷: Dakin Andone
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On 8 March 1939, J. R. R. Tolkien delivered a lecture at the University of St. Andrews, which was published as essay "On Fairy Stories", in which he argued that fairy tales are not just for children, describing what it means to enter this realm. 🧵1/8
📷: J.R.R.
#Tolkien
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For those starting the year in less than festive mood, consider Tolkien's New Year diary entry as an 18-year-old:
"Depressed and as much in dark as ever,... God help me. Feel weak and weary."
A thread on
#Tolkien
's unpublished diary entries for
#TolkienTrewsday
#TolkienTuesday
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7. The Blue between Sky and Water (2015) by Susan Abulhawa.
Mornings in Jenin is often recommended, but I am more interested in this. It follows the women from Baraka family, forced to leave their idyllic life in Beit Daras in 1948. There's a little touch of magic realism.
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6. Haifa Fragments (2015) by Khulud Khamis.
Maisoon, a jewelry maker in Haifa, tries to make a living as an independent artist while refusing to be crushed by the subtle feeling of being unwelcomed. Her tale takes readers navigating the complexities of daily life in Haifa.
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19 (MORE) fiction books by Palestinian authors. Novels, short stories, and graphic novels.
1. Mother of Strangers (2022) by Suad Amiry.
Set in Jaffa between 1947 and 1951, the mundane life and love between two teens are disrupted by bombardments in 1948 and the following exile.
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Their account also shows other craft collections, photos of exhibitions and crafting process, various posts about Palestine, and cross cultural initiatives (their posts are in Japanese but translation works wonder).
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On 30 January 1945, Tolkien wrote a long letter for his son Christopher, mentioning C. S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters, World War 2, and the Lord of the Rings manuscript he was working on.
He also wrote that one of his favorite scenes was Frodo falling asleep on Sam's chest.
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18. Speak, Bird, Speak Again (1989) by Ibrahim Muhawi.
A collection of Palestinian folktales collected by Muhawi, a professor of sociology and anthropology. The tales came from regions like Gaza, the West Bank, and the Galilee, where he had worked for 30 years to collect them.
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9. Enter Ghost (2023) by Isabella Hammad.
Using a Palestinian production of Hamlet in the West Bank as the backdrop, Hammad tells the story of Sonia, a British Palestinian actress trying to heal from an affair, yet finds herself get roped into acting in Hamlet in the West Bank.
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11. The Sea Cloak (2019) by Nayrouz Qarmout
Drawing from her experiences growing up in a Syrian refugee camp and her life in Gaza, Qarmout stitched together a patchwork of different perspectives into what it means to be a woman in Palestine today in her short story collection.
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10. Gate of the Sun (2005) by Elias Khoury.
This work by the Lebanese author is described as "Palestinian Odyssey." Dr. Khalil tries to keep an old friend live in a refugee-camp hospital. Like Scheherazade, he starts relating the story of the Palestinians' exile in Lebanon.
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8. Velvet (1993) by Huzama Habayeb.
Inspired by her family's stories as refugees and friends who live in Baq'a refugee camp in Jordan, Habayeb wove a tale of Palestinian women living in the conservative community in Baqa'a, navigating their daily life, love, and dreams.
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12. Out of Time (2022) by Samira Azzam
This short story collection revisited and translated the works of the legendary Samira Azzam. They peek into the lives of ordinary Palestinians from various backgrounds, showing how beauty and defiance emerge from seemingly mundane things.
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Truntum, a floral batik motif from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was said to be created in the 18th Century by Queen Kencono to regain her husband's love; carefully pouring her affection into each flower. The name refers to "love that regrows and keeps growing". 1/3
#WyrdWednesday
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On 28 May 1965, J.R.R. Tolkien sent a letter to an unknown reader, only depicted as "a young girl in New Zealand." I found this letter, typed by his secretary, was quite interesting, and Christopher Tolkien ended up mentioning it in 'The Peoples of Middle-earth.'
A thread!
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Letters from Father Christmas originates from Tolkien's tradition of writing illustrated letters to his children every Christmas, from 1920 to 1943, making them look like they come from a figure called "Father Christmas". 1/8
A 🧵for
#BookWormSat
#Christmas
and
#Tolkien
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15. Against the Loveless World (2019) by Susan Abulhawa
Nahr, a prisoner in the "Cube" (solitary confinement room), recounts the stories of her life, where she faced pressures of all sides by patriarchy, displacement, war, and betrayal, which brought her to the said prison.
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On 28 January 1956, Tolkien sent a reply to Doris Elizabeth Sykes regarding of drawings she made, inspired by LotR, which she had sent to him. Tolkien praised her, saying that the drawings were, "... not only in many cases correspond closely to my vision, but even enrich it." 1/4
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17. Wondrous Journeys in Strange Lands (2020) by Sonia Nimr.
A fantasy story following the journey of Qamar, a young girl who breaks the tradition and sails in a fantastic journey to find the root of a curse: that villagers and animals at her home can only give birth to males.
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13. Wild Thorns (1976) by Sahar Khalifeh.
The novel follows drastically contrasting life of four Palestinians in Nablus. She portrays the dilemmas faced by the characters as their decisions are affected by the occupation, the class divide, and the economic disparity in the area.
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16. Her First Palestinian (2022) by Saeed Teebi
Written by a Palestinian Canadian, Her First Palestinian is a short story collection that depicts the life of the multifaceted Palestinian immigrants in Canada; reflecting their unique experiences with insight and grace.
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14. Hunters in a Narrow Street (1960) by Jabra Ibrahim Jabra.
Jameel, a Christian Arab, is forced to flee Jerusalem in 1948. Teaching at Baghdad University, he falls for a Muslim girl, Sulafa, but their turbulent affair meets many obstacles of tradition and circumstance.
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19. Jokes for the Gunmen (2019) by Mazen Maarouf.
A unique short story collection by Palestinian Icelandic Maarouf, depicting trauma toward violence in often surreal way, peppered with dark humor and a dash of magical realism.
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Bringing back these cute photos of Aragorn and Fon, the actress who worked as the scale double for Pippin in The Lord of the Rings, because
@Oniria_Creation
and I just gushed over him together. Apparently, sword and lollipop go well together!
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Serat Ngalamating Kucing is a traditional Javanese text containing 20 verses, each describing different type of cat and its qualities. This 7th verse describes "Wulan Krahinan" ("daylight moon"), black cat with white mark on the belly, which brings good luck.
#FolkloreThursday
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Jasmine garlands in Javanese wedding reflect beautiful and gruesome imageries. On hair, they symbolize pure love and sincerity. On bridal dagger (keris manten), they depict a warrior's gutted intestines; wisdom wrapping a symbol of pride & restraining it. 1/2
#WyrdWednesday
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Hot bath with yuzu fruits (yuzuyu) is a Winter Solstice tradition in Japan. An old belief said yuzu bath protects you from illness, bad luck, and misfortune. Yuzu fruits are seen as auspicious due to its aroma, health benefits, and sunny color. 1/3
#FolkloreThursday
#Winter
❄️🍋
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The Great Pustaha is the name given to a large Batak magic book of North Sumatra, kept in Tropenmuseum of Amsterdam. Written by nine generations of datu (priests), it describes spells and potions to destroy villages, kill enemies, inspire love, and more.
#FolkloreThursday
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On 25 January 1973, mere months before passing away,
#Tolkien
sent a letter and this photo to a fan, Patrick Hunt, who was in prison.
He wrote, "I have had very dark days of my own in my time, and I do hope that yours will soon now be over." 1/2
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Just watched The Return of the King scene where Eowyn retells her dream of being drowned by waves to Aragorn. Can't help thinking of Queen Tar-Míriel, who ran to the holy peak of Meneltarma to avoid giant wave that drowned the Island of Númenor, but to no avail.
🎨: Ted Nasmith
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Why are Tolkien's works so personal for me: a thread related to Tolkien's unpublished diaries.
On 1 January 1910, the 18 year-old Tolkien wrote: "Depressed and as much in dark as ever,... God help me. Feel weak and weary."
It was from the first of Tolkien's preserved diaries.
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The villagers of Pelem in Tulungagung, East Java, have a rainmaking ritual called Manten Kucing ("cat wedding"). They carry cats in a mock wedding procession that end at a sacred spring, following the act of a wise village elder. 1/3
#FolkloreSunday
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Pustaha Agung (The Great Pustaha) is a large Batak magic book of North Sumatra, kept in Tropenmuseum of Amsterdam. Written by nine generations of datu (priests), it describes spells and potions to destroy villages, kill enemies, inspire love, and more.
#FolkloreSunday
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"Beautiful Place because Trees are Loved" is the title of Tolkien's letter to The Daily Telegraph, published on 4 July 1972 (later known as Letter 339). It was his response to an article that equated his name with gloom when describing a thick forest.
A thread about forest!
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I'll probably never shut up about how the lighting of the beacons scene in Return of the King is one of my favorite cinematic moments in my lifetime. Perfect combo of cinematography, Howard Shore's score, and soaring emotion when you realize the hopeful implication of the scene.
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During the era of Majapahit Kingdom (13th-16th Century Java), inscriptions with curses were used to control public and prevent transgressions. One of them, Tuhannaru Inscription, contains explicit curses with gory depictions. (1/4)
#FolkloreThursday
🎨: Auguste van Weissenbruch
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LOTR poster map by illustrator Pauline Baynes (1970), as commissioned by publisher Allen & Unwin. It was based on annotated map from the 1st LOTR edition (1954). Baynes drew it based on Tolkien's annotation on her own map, which she had torn from her copy and brought to
#Tolkien
.
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A Mosque in the Jungle is a horror anthology by Othman Wok, Singapore's former Minister of Social Affairs, former ambassador for Indonesia, and a notable figure behind the Independence of Singapore Agreement. His inspiration came from Malay and Singaporean folk horror. 1/5
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On 28 May 1965, J.R.R. Tolkien sent a letter to an unknown reader, only depicted as "a young girl in New Zealand." I found this letter, typed by his secretary, quite interesting. Christopher Tolkien even mentioned it in The Peoples of Middle-earth.
A
#Tolkien
thread!
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Some serotonin in form of David Tennant accompanying his son Ty Tennant to "Tolkien" (2019) premiere. Ty played young Christopher Wiseman, one of Tolkien's best friends from King Edward's School. He and Tolkien later survived World War I (most of their friends didn't).
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Nienna, the lady of grief, was one of the most powerful Valar. Her name contained the word nië ("tear"). Her tears symbolized pity and they saved the last fruit and flower of the damaged Two Trees. She taught Olórin/Gandalf about compassion. 1/3
#TolkienTrewsday
#TolkienTuesday
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I love that Tolkien created a Vala with power related to sleep, not making it lesser than other powers. Estë the Gentle has power to heal hurts and weariness, and her silver-lit garden eases burden of the world.
"Grey is her raiment; and rest is her gift".
🎨: Šárka Škorpíková
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🧵for
#WyrdWednesday
theme of folk magic: The Great Pustaha is a large Batak magic book of North Sumatra kept at Tropenmuseum of Amsterdam. Written by nine generations of datu (priests), it contains spells and potions to destroy villages, kill enemies, inspire love, and heal. 1/4
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Bambang Priawan (right) is bullied by fellow knight because of his identity. Betari Jaluwati (left) answers his woe by appearing when he's meditating. Samidjan created them out of plastic waste and made sure all their colors appear on the screen, unlike typical wayang. 2/7
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'Jerusalem, Palestinian Heritage', 'Orange Grove', 'Holy Family in an Olive Grove', 'Mother and Child'.
Paintings by Sliman Mansour (b.1947). A key figure in Liberation Art Movement, his uses of olives, oranges, and traditional fabric evoke the enduring Palestinian identity. 1/2
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Bringing back my ancient thread of "if LOTR movie characters are cats" for
#Caturday
because I'm bored and have no better idea.
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My own copy of The Nature of Middle-earth has arrived! Even just reading the table of contents made me giddy.
#Tolkien
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Thai "spirit houses" with offerings are built near houses, businesses, and fields to appease surrounding spirits, known for being unpredictable. They offer prosperity and luck, but also calamity or ill luck when disrespected.
My take on
#FolkloreSunday
theme of "fairies". 1/4
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Tolkien wrote "in the hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit" on exam paper. In 1920s, he drew the first Middle-earth map in University of Leeds exam booklet, coming up with amazing names like Taur-na-Fuin (Forest of Deadly Nightshade) and Dor-na-Fauglith (The Thirsty Plain).
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After receiving power from Betari Jaluwati, Bambang Priawan is renamed Warya Bissunanda. It was inspired by Bissu, a community known as "the fifth gender" among the Buginese in South Sulawesi, who see themselves as gender transcendent, often occupy roles as shamans/priests. 5/7
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On 2 September 1973, J.R.R. Tolkien passed away.
Just a few months prior (25 January),
#Tolkien
sent a letter and this photo to a fan, Patrick Hunt, who was in prison. He wrote, "I have had very dark days of my own in my time, and I do hope that yours will soon now be over." 1/2
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Capybaras enjoying the annual yuzuyu (citrus bath) at Izu Shaboten Zoo, mimicking a Winter Solstice tradition. An old belief said yuzu bath protects from illness, bad luck, and misfortune. Yuzu are seen as auspicious due to its aroma, health benefits, and sunny color. ❄️🍋 1/2
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'Palestinian Folklore', 'Vision', 'Landscape Dream', 'Olive Groves'.
Works of Palestinian artist Nabil Anani (b.1943), a key figure of the contemporary Palestinian art movement. His vision of his homeland is full of vibrant, geometric visuals of nature and cultural motifs. 1/2
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Yuzuyu is centuries-old Japanese winter solstice (Toji) tradition of having hot bath with floating yuzu (a type of citrus), believed to bring good luck and ward off illness in the coming year. Public baths and hot springs stock up yuzu during this time. 1/2
#FolkloreThursday
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Ganjuran is a Catholic Church in Bantul, Yogyakarta, central region of Java, with Javanese culture influencing its design and rites: Joglo architecture, main shrine resembling ancient temple, wayang figures as angels, and the style of Eucharistic procession. 1/3
#WyrdWednesday
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Jasmine wreaths in Javanese wedding have different meanings based on their placements. On hair, they symbolize pure love and sincerity. On bridal blade (keris manten), they depict a warrior's intestines wrapped around a weapon, symbol of wisdom in courage.
#FolkloreThursday
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