In the past, I have defined dragonomics as “the relationship between greed and catastrophe characteristic of certain representations of medieval dragons (especially the Beowulf-dragon),” which I separately argued also may apply to the study of Smaug in Tolkien’s Hobbit. This blog develops an earlier argument made in a paper at a “Tolkien in Vermont” conference (2014), titled “Dragonomics: Smaug and Pollution on Middle-Earth,” in which I argue that pollution in Tolkien’s Hobbit is linked to both the literal destruction by the dragon, and the rampant greed that motivates Smaug and ultimately initiates the plunder and violence at the Battle of Five Armies. My discussion of dragons and climate change continues my recent series of blogs interested in placing medieval literature (and in this case also modern medievalism) in conversation with current crises. I refer specifically to the greedy, northern (often fire-breathing) variety as described in Beowulf and featured in Tolkien’s Hobbit, and I will consider how these monsters present environmental catastrophe as a direct result of hoarding and greed. If you enjoyed this read, sign up for our newsletter below and get special online shopping deals delivered straight to your inbox.Today, we talk about dragons. You can count on this research to guide you to a mindful purchasing decision. After comparing this data, we narrowed our list down to the top 5 silicone whisks on the market. We then read about one hundred user reviews (both positive and negative) to discover what shoppers thought about each silicone whisk. Our Processįor this guide on the best silicone whisks, our team spent 1.5 hours researching the most popular options from over 20 brands and manufacturers big and small.

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