Why Balrogs Do NOT Have Wings | Tolkien 101

This is Nerd of the Rings, bringing you Messages from Middle Earth. Today they present: Do Balrogs have wings? It's a common debate among fans. Today, I'm launching my new series "Tolkien 101" where we answer some of the most common questions - and misconceptions - about Middle-earth. We look at all the passages involving balrogs for clues in order to answer the great wing debate! Special thanks to our friends who were great resources for this video: Corey Olsen - The Tolkien Professor: @Signum University Alan Sisto & Shawn Marchese - The Prancing Pony Podcast: https://theprancingponypodcast.com Frodo and Nazgul in Osgiliath - Anakin Jones Saruman - Eric Faure-Brac Balrog - Kosken Salmi The Bridge of Khazad-dum - Philipp A Ulrich Balrog - Sander Agelink Spirit of Fire - CK Goksoy Gandalf and the Balrog of Moria - K Mendou The Balrog - Matt DeMino The Bridge of Khazad-dum - Anna Kulisz Gandalf and the Balrog - Anato Finnstark Eagles of Manwe - Ted Nasmith Dark Lore of LOTR - Into the Storm - Sebastian Rodriguez Balrogs Defending Morgoth from Ungoliant - Jovan Delic Hurin and the Balrogs - Pete Amachree Bilbo and the Eagles - Ted Nasmith The Dwarves Delve Too Deep - Ted Nasmith The Bridge of Khazad-dum - Gustavo Pelissari Gandalf Falls with the Balrog - John Howe Flight to the Ford - M Hugo The Fellowship in Hollin - The Brothers Hildebrandt Gildor, Sam, Pippin, Frodo, and Elves - Steamey Moria - Ralph Bakshi Balrog - Stephen Najarian Morgoth and Fingolfin - Joel Kilpatrick The Winged Dragons - Anato Finnstark Dragons of the War of Wrath - Anato Finnstark Gandalf and the Balrog Upon Celebdil - Ted Nasmith Balrog vs Glorfindel - Rui Goncalves Ancalagon and Earendil - Ivana Lekseich Glorfindel and the Balrog - Justin Gerard The Vanyar Prepare for Battle - Jenny Dolfen Melkor - Thomas Rouillard Balrog - Juan Manuel Pelaez Duarte Gandalf and the Balrog - Evolvana Fall of Gondolin - CK Goksoy Echthelion Fighting Gothmog - Vargasni The Fall of Gondolin - Edvige Faini Flight of the Doomed - Ted Nasmith Glorfindel and the Balrog - Alan Lee Gandalf vs Balrog - Minjun Kim Balrog - Marco Ferrari Zirak-zigil - John Howe Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs - Jovan Delic Flame of Udun - Manuel Castanon Shadow of War Balrog - Wardenlight Studio Gothmog and Ecthelion - Eric Velhagen To learn more about Balrogs and other creatures from Middle-earth, check out: The Lord of the Rings The Silmarillion The Fall of Gondolin History of Middle-earth Volume 10: Morgoth's Ring The Encyclopedia of Arda Tolkien Gateway #balrog #tolkien #lordoftherings

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