Were Balrogs winged? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 06-27-2001, 05:50 AM

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Re: umm

Fingolfin, the Balrog's Wings issue traditionally raises very strong sentiments and opinions in posters. The reason for this is that, unless Christopher Tolkien possesses some hidden gem on the issue, the question of whether Balrogs have wings cannot (except in the opinion of the individual reader) be resolved with certainty. There are strong arguments both for and against the creatures possessing pinions (I am pro-wings).

Although I am reluctant to put words in his mouth, Underhill did not ask you to leave but rather said that, at this moment, he does not have anything more to add. In the tradition and etiquette of this board, Underhill is suggesting that you agree to disagree, and his post should be taken as such and nothing more. You are free to continue to post on this thread or any other, and anyone, Underhill included, is free to respond...or not. You two have had a lively session providing quite a bit of info for others to make their own judgments. But I believe that Underhill thinks the dead horse has been beaten soundly enough for now. Good show to you both.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

06-27-2001, 05:50 AM	#8
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of Mist Posts: 911</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: umm Fingolfin, the Balrog's Wings issue traditionally raises very strong sentiments and opinions in posters. The reason for this is that, unless Christopher Tolkien possesses some hidden gem on the issue, the question of whether Balrogs have wings cannot (except in the opinion of the individual reader) be resolved with certainty. There are strong arguments both for and against the creatures possessing pinions (I am pro-wings). Although I am reluctant to put words in his mouth, Underhill did not ask you to leave but rather said that, at this moment, he does not have anything more to add. In the tradition and etiquette of this board, Underhill is suggesting that you agree to disagree, and his post should be taken as such and nothing more. You are free to continue to post on this thread or any other, and anyone, Underhill included, is free to respond...or not. You two have had a lively session providing quite a bit of info for others to make their own judgments. But I believe that Underhill thinks the dead horse has been beaten soundly enough for now. Good show to you both. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.