: I cannot find any where in THE LORD OF THE RINGS any
: indication that the Balrog could fly. It could create wings of
: darkness, and the fellowship could perceive them, it could
: breath fire, which although it cannot fly is airborne, if only
: briefly, it can control shadow, is indeed described as shadow,
: which is not hampered by earthly gravity, but for all that it
: falls into the abyss, despite its wings, and is slain by
: falling from a mountain top.

You're rehashing points which have already been addressed (in several cases, more than once) in the current discussions and all the objections you raise have been shown to be invalid.

I had just finished uploading a new Web page however, before seeing your message, so I'll give you the URL here.

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Do Balrogs Have Wings? Do Balrogs Fly?