Legolas and the Balrog - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Cazoz · 09-17-2002, 05:50 AM

I thought I'd pose the question, seeing as it concerns two of the most popular subjects on this board!

As most of you know, and to great amusement, when the Balrog comes at Khazad-dum, Legolas 'wails':
"Ai! ai!... A Balrog! A Balrog is come!"

This heavily implies he's seen one before, and Gandalf's repsonse only hints that whilst he's heard of them and is familiar with them, he hasn't fought one or seen one.

So, are there any theories as to Legolas' previous contact with Balrogs? Or do you maybe think it is just through lore that he can identify it?

09-17-2002, 05:50 AM	#1
Cazoz Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 71	Legolas and the Balrog I thought I'd pose the question, seeing as it concerns two of the most popular subjects on this board! As most of you know, and to great amusement, when the Balrog comes at Khazad-dum, Legolas 'wails': "Ai! ai!... A Balrog! A Balrog is come!" This heavily implies he's seen one before, and Gandalf's repsonse only hints that whilst he's heard of them and is familiar with them, he hasn't fought one or seen one. So, are there any theories as to Legolas' previous contact with Balrogs? Or do you maybe think it is just through lore that he can identify it?