Did Legolas know what a Balrog was?

It seems likely to me that Legolas has not encountered a Balrog before in his life, yet when the fellowship first sees the Balrog in Moria he is able to immediately identify it.

Did Gandalf know about the Balrog in the book?

I just read through this part in the book and it seems like Gandalf didn't know about the Balrog pretty much until he saw it step out in Moria. I thought it was well known among Middle-Earth lore, especially among the wise, that a Balrog chased Durin's folk out of Moria.

Did Tolkien invent the Balrog?

Tolkien invented the name "Balrog", providing an in-universe etymology for it as a word in his invented Sindarin language. He may have gained the idea of a fire demon from his philological study of the Old English word Sigelwara, which he studied in detail in the 1930s.

Did Saruman know about the Balrog?

Certainly Gimli knew about Durin's Bane (but perhaps not what it was exactly), and Gandalf wasn't too keen on Moria. But in the films Gandalf straight up knows and seems to hope they can pass the Balrog by, whereas Saruman also straight up knows and hopes the Balrog will waylay/kill them.

Did the Balrog Gandalf fought have a name?

A single Balrog, who became known as Durin's Bane, managed to drive the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm from their ancient and supremely fortified home, which was the greatest kingdom of Dwarves that had ever been. It also contended with Gandalf, and shattered the side of a mountain with physical might alone.

Lord of the Rings - Gandalf vs Balrog [Entire Battle HD 1080p]

How did Gimli not know about Moria?

Combining the poor communication between Erebor and Moria with the Dwarves' extended lifespans, Gimli might not have known about the fall of Moria simply because Erebor had not grown too worried about the lack of information yet.

What if Balrog got the Ring?

Perhaps if you translate the power of the Ring to the Balrog, but in the end any power gained from the Ring is Sauron's. If the Balrog were to use the Ring against Sauron it would actually make Sauron stronger.

Are Balrogs loyal to Sauron?

The Balrogs were originally the servants of Morgoth in the First Age, of whom, Sauron was also his servant. The Balrogs and Sauron were all Maiar and somewhat coeval; it is debatable whether a Balrog would recognize Sauron as successor and serve him willingly.

Who woke the Balrog in LOTR?

For more than five millennia, the Balrog hibernated in his deep hiding place at the roots of the mountains in Khazad-dûm. He remained undisturbed throughout the Second Age and most of the Third, before the mithril-miners of dwarf-King Durin VI awoke him in T.A. 1980.

Why was Gandalf afraid of the Balrog?

Gandalf was simply afraid the Balrog would kill the Fellowship and capture the Ring. He wasn't concerned about his own personal safety, just that the quest would fail.

How many Balrogs are left?

5 Answers. Show activity on this post. Christopher Tolkien indicates that his father eventually decided there were no more than seven Balrogs.

Who would win Balrog or Smaug?

So, one glimpse into Smaug's eyes and the Balrog falls under the spell. Even if it's just for a second—a moment of hesitation or distraction, it'd be enough. Smaug would snatch up Durin's Bane and gobble him up with his sword-sharp teeth (and we know swords can kill Balrogs).

Did the Balrog have wings?

On the other hand, the explicit reference to "wings of shadow" leaves open the interpretation that Balrogs had no physical wings. Balrogs were never exactly described as flying in any of Tolkien's works, including the "winged speed" language quoted above.

Why can't Gandalf remember Moria?

Why didn't he? He had been through Moria (more than once), but if memory serves he had only gone East to West, never West to East. So when he came to this place before, he may not have realized it was a fork in the road as he was coming out if the fork, not into the fork.

Why didn't they just fly Eagles to Mordor?

The eagles can't carry the Fellowship to Mordor because Gandalf can't simply summon a squadron of birds to divebomb Mount Doom.

Why is Gandalf so scared of Moria?

Gandalf was scared of this beast because he knew how powerful it was since it was a Maia like himself, but it was purely evil.

Did Smaug know Bilbo had the One Ring?

Although Bilbo was forced to use his ring to keep out of sight from the dragon, Smaug was immediately aware of his presence by his scent (which the smell of hobbit was unknown to him).

Are Balrogs stronger than dragons?

Balrog. Even in the earliest writings, when Balrogs were much, much weaker and more numerous than they are in the conceptions you probably identify with them (as in, what Gandalf fights), Balrogs are stated outright to be more powerful than dragons.

Were dragons or Balrogs more powerful?

Both extremely powerful, Balrogs are, still, significantly stronger than dragons due to their divine nature, a wider array of powers and abilities, as well as the fact that dragons have an obvious weak spot (their underbelly), which the Balrogs don't have. The same is when comparing Durin's Bane and Smaug.

Why did Sauron not become a Balrog?

If Arien had been corrupted she would doubtless have become a Balrog; because Sauron and Saruman were not spirits of fire, they do not become Balrogs.

Why can't Gandalf touch the Ring?

Though someone could start out with good intentions, the Ring would eventually corrupt them. And that is why Gandalf can't touch it. He is afraid that if he did, it would corrupt him and make him just as bad as Sauron since Sauron put so much of himself and his evil into the One Ring.

What did Gandalf say to the Balrog?

In Moria, when Gandalf confronts the Balrog on the bridge of Khazad-dûm, Gandalf says the following: I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. You cannot pass! The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn.

Is Moria ever reclaimed?

Even after the end of the War, many Dwarves refused to reclaim Moria, partially because of the Durin's Bane. Years later however, the Dwarves managed to reclaim the Lonely Mountain.

Who killed Balrogs?

Two of them were killed in the Fall of Gondolin: Gothmog by Ecthelion, and another by Glorfindel.

What does a Balrog look like?

In the movie and most of the media depicting Balrogs, he has a full body and he looks like the classic "demon" of today. In the book it is written that he looks like the shadow of a man, and he draws the fire to himself as a sword and a whip.