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Balrog

Middle-Earth
Ainur › Maia

The Balrogs 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.

The Balrogs 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.

Parent creature: Maia

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Types

  • Fiend
  • Balrog
  • Maiar

Artwork

Bridge of Khazad-dum Detail Gandalf Balrog

Donato Giancola Gandalf Moria Balrog
Bridge of Khazad-dum Detail Gandalf Balrog
Donato Giancola

Gandalf and the Balrog

John Howe Gandalf Moria Balrog
Gandalf and the Balrog
John Howe

Gandalf and the Balrog Fall from Zirakzigil

John Howe Gandalf Zirakzigil Balrog
Gandalf and the Balrog Fall from Zirakzigil
John Howe

Gandalf and the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dum

John Howe Gandalf Balrog
Gandalf and the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dum
John Howe

Gandalf Faces the Balrog

John Howe Gandalf Balrog
Gandalf Faces the Balrog
John Howe

Glorfindel and the Balrog

John Howe Glorfindel Gondolin Balrog
Glorfindel and the Balrog
John Howe

The Balrog

Ted Nasmith Gandalf Moria Balrog
The Balrog
Ted Nasmith

The Battle of the Peak

John Howe Gandalf Celebdil Balrog
The Battle of the Peak
John Howe

Two Valaraukar, or Balrogs at Nírnaeth Arnoediad

Pete Amachree Balrogs Balrog
Two Valaraukar, or Balrogs at Nírnaeth Arnoediad
Pete Amachree

Valarauker (Balrogs) in Battle

Pete Amachree Balrogs Balrog
Valarauker (Balrogs) in Battle
Pete Amachree