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Old 03-31-2006, 08:40 PM   #53
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Originally Posted by narfforc
In The Silmarillion, Tolkien writes the following (of Orcs): They had life and multiplied after the manner of The Children of Iluvatar. Now how do Elves and Men reproduce, don't get carried away with the vision of slimy oozy pits, as seen in the film. There is absolutely no reason why there would be no female of the species.
Yes just because we didn't see them doesn't mean they didn't exist. We didn't see female dragons or trolls either, but they'd have to exist to make the species (immortal or not, after all there are genders in elves, too).

Female ents and dwarves are mentioned.
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