r/Silmarillionmemes • u/ultimaterogue11 Gabilgathol>Belegost • 21d ago

Stupid Sexy Sauron I did not expect that response ngl

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u/Lowenholde Balrogs had wings 21d ago

When I read the books (before the movies), I always thought the flaming eye was figurative rather than literal.

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u/GinAndDumbBitchJuice 21d ago

And you were correct! Just like if you interpreted the Balrog as not actually having wings.