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Great points, Grey Fool. I agree that phrases and words used by Tolkien are suggestive of a winged creature. <blockquote>Quote:<hr> It [the Moria Balrog] came to the edge of the fire and the light faded as if a cloud had bent over it. Then with a rush it leaped across the fissure.
With a bound the Balrog leaped full upon the bridge.<hr></blockquote>These phrases conjure images (at least in my mind) of a winged beast. But arguing Balrog wings is like arguing politics or religion. The chances of converting someone from one side of the argument to the other are slim to none.
BTW, Mithadan, I thought the Silma ref about Cuivienen was some sharp reading. Surely Balrogs are among Morgoth’s oldest servants.
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