Are balrogs Maiar?

Are balrogs Maiar?

The Balrogs, or Balrogath ("Balrog-kind") were Maiar corrupted by Morgoth during the creation of Arda, who cloaked themselves in shadow and flame and carried whips and swords. Famed Balrogs include Gothmog, slain by Ecthelion, and Durin's Bane, slain by Gandalf.

Why did the Balrog stay in Moria?

This is the only explanation of why the balrog stayed in moria. It wasnt a mindless beast. It was a corrupted spirit of the same order as Gandalf. It only left moria and came into the open as a last resort to try and escape Gandalf.

Why dont they give the Ring to Tom Bombadil?

The Ring cannot effect Tom Bombadil because he is outside the whole issue of Power and Domination; Tolkien uses Tom as an allegory that even this intense struggle between "good and evil" is only part of the whole picture of existence.

What does Balrog mean in Street Fighter?

• Balrog ( Street Fighter) Balrog, also known as Boxer and known in Japan as Mike Bison, is a fictional character in Capcom 's Street Fighter series. He made his first appearance in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior in 1991. In the series, he is a disgraced boxer that works for M. Bison 's Shadaloo organization.

What is Balrog's real name?

• Balrog is depicted as an African-American boxer wearing blue trunks with white trim and a torn white shirt under a blue tank top, wearing red boxing gloves and boxing shoes. In Japan, the character of Balrog is named M. Bison (with the letter being an initial for "Mike") after real-life boxer Mike Tyson.

What are some of the most famous Balrogs?

• Famed Balrogs include Gothmog, slain by Ecthelion, and Durin's Bane, slain by Gandalf . Balrogs, also called Valaraukar, were originally Ainur created by Ilúvatar, probably those who joined Melkor during his discordance in the Music of the Ainur. After entering into Eä, they were Maiar, lesser spirits at the service of the Valar .

What is Balrog the Boxer called in Japan?

• This article is about Balrog the boxer, known as "M. Bison" in Japan. For the character known as "Balrog" in Japan, see Vega (Street Fighter). For the character known as "M. Bison" outside Japan, see M. Bison. Balrog, also known as Boxer (for international tournaments), is a fictional character in Capcom 's Street Fighter series.