The seven thains of Morgoth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Thingol · 01-11-2002, 10:50 PM

Where in the Silm does it say there were only 7? I thought I read somewhere that Tolkien originally said there were a whole bunch of Balrogs. It was my understanding Tolkien was still contemplating reducing the number of Balrogs and enhancing their power but died before he made any final descissions. I don't remember the Silm actually saying the number of Balrogs, can you provide a page number?

01-11-2002, 10:50 PM	#4
Thingol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 259	Where in the Silm does it say there were only 7? I thought I read somewhere that Tolkien originally said there were a whole bunch of Balrogs. It was my understanding Tolkien was still contemplating reducing the number of Balrogs and enhancing their power but died before he made any final descissions. I don't remember the Silm actually saying the number of Balrogs, can you provide a page number? __________________ Yet the lies that Melkor, the mighty and accursed, Morgoth Bauglir, the Power of Terror and of Hate, sowed in the hearts of Elves and Men are a seed that does not die and cannot be destroyed; and ever and anon it sprouts anew, and will bear dark fruit even unto the latest days.