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But it seems to me that in Lord of the Rings he is sort of 'worshipped' as a great adventurer
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Only in the Shire, really, and as a guest of Elrond. Any 'success' that he's known for is something apart from the reasons you listed - to simply go on such an adventure was something exciting and extraordinary for a hobbit. Additionally, his success in fooling Smaug, finding his weakness, simply being a part of the battle (only one had ever been fought in the Shire), and having all of that gold - too much to carry home, even.