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03-16-2011, 09:41 PM | #1 |
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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.
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03-16-2011, 10:03 PM | #2 |
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03-17-2011, 05:09 AM | #3 |
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There were many debates about it, but whatever you believe (if it has or hasn't) - it can't fly.
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03-18-2011, 08:04 AM | #4 |
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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
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03-18-2011, 09:51 AM | #5 |
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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 Perhaps there's an unpublished letter out there somewhere which, when brought to light, will settle the matter once and for all.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.
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04-20-2011, 12:19 AM | #6 |
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I like to think of the Balrog as a mighty, flaming penguin.
It has wings, yes. But cannot fly. ^_^ |
04-20-2011, 05:27 AM | #7 |
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Looks to me like the Barrow-Wight's latest attempt to boost forum traffic.
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