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Forum: The Books 12-20-2008, 07:43 PM
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Posted By Morthoron
I think the encyclopedia of Arda hit it on the...

I think the encyclopedia of Arda hit it on the head:



There is absolutely no indication that Scatha, or any Tolkien dragon, had two legs (as a 'long-worm' would be rather ungainly with two...
Forum: The Books 12-18-2008, 09:00 AM
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Posted By Morthoron
Yes, 'in' as 'on', like hiking 'in' or 'among' or...

Yes, 'in' as 'on', like hiking 'in' or 'among' or 'along' the mountains, not necessarily 'within' or 'under'. Bah! I'm getting a prepositional headache.
Forum: The Books 12-18-2008, 08:33 AM
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Posted By Morthoron
means they are probably not reptilian creatures....

means they are probably not reptilian creatures. I can't think of any reptiles which thrive on cold and moonlight. Even British snakes need to bask, and they hibernate in winter, as do Toads and...
Forum: The Books 12-16-2008, 06:03 PM
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Posted By Morthoron
Yes, nice alliterative analogy...elves and eagles...

Yes, nice alliterative analogy...elves and eagles and ents...oh my! It is very plausible, considering the eagles and fell beasts ended up battling above the Morannon, just as the eagles and dragons...
Forum: The Books 12-16-2008, 03:55 PM
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Posted By Morthoron
The wingspan of Quetzalcoatlus northropi (the...

The wingspan of Quetzalcoatlus northropi (the largest pterosaur) was from 33-36 feet in length:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Quetzscale1.png

The length of the creature's neck would give a...
Forum: The Books 12-16-2008, 08:22 AM
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Posted By Morthoron
I really liked Bowie up until 1976's 'Station to...

I really liked Bowie up until 1976's 'Station to Station', but I have been indifferent to his career afterwards.



You know, I thought that also, until someone pointed out Tolkien letter#211, in...
Forum: The Books 12-16-2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 33,437
Posted By Morthoron
Well, we know there must have been more than...

Well, we know there must have been more than nine, because Legolas shot one down:

"This is Nazgul Two to Ground Control
I'm feeling very still,
And I think my Fell Beast knows which way to go....
Forum: The Books 12-15-2008, 08:24 PM
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Posted By Morthoron
There was a second Gothmog, who marshaled...

There was a second Gothmog, who marshaled Sauron's forces on the fields of Pelennor after the WitchKing's demise. This second Gothmog's race remains a mystery, as there is no back-history or further...
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