David and John are joined by their favorite Tolkien scholar, Marilyn R. Pukkila, to discuss the second book in Ursula K. LeGuin's Earthsea Cycle, The Tombs of Atuan. After spending some time on the themes of patriarchy, Daoism, and the hero's journey, they recap the plot and discuss the connections with the first book in the Earthsea Cycle. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Marilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeContact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at book@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next Book Nook episode.Find us on Twitter and TikTok @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Earthsea over on our Discord Server.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy