Ballrogs haz wings? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gray · 03-16-2011, 09:41 PM

Id herd from others sites that the Ballrogs actully didnt have wings is this tru ? It makes sence thouh because if ballrogs had wings then it could hav flyed when it falled down the brige.

Cirdan · 03-16-2011, 10:03 PM

http://www.xenite.org/tolkien/do-bal...ave-wings.html

Galadriel55 · 03-17-2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gray

Id herd from others sites that the Ballrogs actully didnt have wings is this tru ? It makes sence thouh because if ballrogs had wings then it could hav flyed when it falled down the brige.

There were many debates about it, but whatever you believe (if it has or hasn't) - it can't fly.

Folwren · 03-18-2011, 08:04 AM

Cirdan, did you read that article all the way through? I read one and a half parts and then gave up. I do believe the author's reasoning is quite off...quite..
I also believe he misrepresents the Balrog's thoughts and intentions and his fear, or lack of fear, according to the author, of Gandalf.
That being said, his take on it and explanation for wings was quite interesting.

Gray, there is a rather lengthy thread going into everybody's opinion on this topic. See here.

-- Folwren

Cirdan · 03-18-2011, 09:51 AM

Folwren: I didn't read it all of the way through. He offers the quotes and summarizes some of the ongoing debate. I'm not sure I agree with anyone's opinion. This is just something that Tolkien needed to be asked for a clarification. Perhaps there's an unpublished letter out there somewhere which, when brought to light, will settle the matter once and for all. For those who care.

FlameofAnor · 04-20-2011, 12:19 AM

I like to think of the Balrog as a mighty, flaming penguin.

It has wings, yes. But cannot fly. ^_^

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 04-20-2011, 05:27 AM

Looks to me like the Barrow-Wight's latest attempt to boost forum traffic.

03-16-2011, 09:41 PM	#1
Gray Newly Deceased Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1	Ballrogs haz wings? Id herd from others sites that the Ballrogs actully didnt have wings is this tru ? It makes sence thouh because if ballrogs had wings then it could hav flyed when it falled down the brige.

03-18-2011, 08:04 AM	#4
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Cirdan, did you read that article all the way through? I read one and a half parts and then gave up. I do believe the author's reasoning is quite off...quite.. I also believe he misrepresents the Balrog's thoughts and intentions and his fear, or lack of fear, according to the author, of Gandalf. That being said, his take on it and explanation for wings was quite interesting. Gray, there is a rather lengthy thread going into everybody's opinion on this topic. See here. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis Last edited by Folwren; 03-18-2011 at 08:07 AM.

04-20-2011, 12:19 AM	#6
FlameofAnor Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11	I like to think of the Balrog as a mighty, flaming penguin. It has wings, yes. But cannot fly. ^_^ __________________ "The battle will end and renew Arda's existence: all the Elves shall awaken and the Powers will be young again. The Second Music will be greater than the First."

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Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Looks to me like the Barrow-Wight's latest attempt to boost forum traffic. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

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03-18-2011, 09:51 AM	#5
Cirdan Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the Tower of Elostirion with my new Palantir Posts: 33	Folwren: I didn't read it all of the way through. He offers the quotes and summarizes some of the ongoing debate. I'm not sure I agree with anyone's opinion. This is just something that Tolkien needed to be asked for a clarification. Perhaps there's an unpublished letter out there somewhere which, when brought to light, will settle the matter once and for all. For those who care.