Posted: June 22, 2000 at 14:40:26: by Jim Gregors
: I would just like to point out that the fact that no attackers flew over the walls at Gondolin proves little about the flight ability of Balrogs. If the walls were not breached, a flight over the walls would have been suicidal for the Balrogs to attempt alone. And if (ok, when) the walls were breached, why fly when you can stalk, er, walk? Personally, I support the idea that they had wings and could glide if need be, but could not fly. And I resist the notion that they are in any way related to Rocky the Flying Squirrel.If Balrogs had wings, then how come two of them fell to their deaths? And why didn't the Balrog of Moria use his wings when he fell from the bridge and glide to a landing next to the underground lake instead of plunging right into it? Also, the fact that the battle between Gandalf and the Balrog continued on the way down implies that they were both falling at the same rate. If the Balrog had wings, why not slow down and let the wizard fall past him?
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