Could a Dwarf melee with a Balrog?

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by skytree

Why does that power not counteract facing a powerful mortal creature as in Naugladur slaying Thingol or any Noldor that has been slain by Orc or Troll?.

What makes the murder of Thingol such a courageous thing? He was surrounded by dwarves and backstabbed. Sorry, no glory points for you.

Originally Posted by skytree

The light of Aman obviously does not provide any greater physical strength than the individual was born with, so one can only assume with your argument it simply removes any supernatural defense that a corrupted Maia like a Balrog may possess and makes them vulnerable to that individual.

It is essentially the same 'essence' that caused the WitchKing to flee from Glorfindel on two occasions, but display no fear whatsoever of Earnur.

As far as the light of Aman, Tolkien is explicit when he says that the Eldar of Aman are as superior to the Sindar or Silvan elves as elves are to mortals. This may include an ability to withstand damage far in excess of Moriquendi, Men or Dwarves. We know that even a Sindar like Legolas was impervious to cold and snow, just think how superior a 1st Age Noldo newcome from Aman would be. Think how the remaining 1st Age Elves, like Galadriel or Glorfindel, are viewed in context with Lord of the Rings