#middlearth #fantasy #tolkien #dragons Q: How Big Were Tolkien’s Dragons? ANSWER: I received the following question in June 2021: “How big were Dragons like Smaug, […]
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These articles discuss Smaug or mention him in a significant way. Some articles more focused on dragons in general may also be tagged here.
Could Smaug or the Balrog of Moria Have Mastered the One Ring?
Q: Could Smaug or the Balrog of Moria Have Mastered the One Ring? #tolkien #middleearth ANSWER: I received the following request in February 2022: I’m […]
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Was Smaug Present at the War of Wrath?
Q: Was Smaug at the War of Wrath? ANSWER: There is no text – written by J.R.R. Tolkien – which places Smaug in the final […]
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Why Would Smaug Need to Cross a Bridge to Attack Lake-town?
Q: Why Would Smaug Need to Cross a Bridge to Attack Lake-town? ANSWER: In the book, The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien provided several descriptions of Lake-town […]
Continue readingDid Sauron Ever Attempt to Form an Alliance With Smaug?
Q: Did Sauron Ever Attempt to Form an Alliance With Smaug? ANSWER: To date, I have seen no published evidence that J.R.R. Tolkien considered Smaug […]
Continue readingWhere Did Smaug Come From?
Q: Where Did Smaug Come From? ANSWER: Smaug was one of the dragons of the Withered Heath, a desolate region north of Wilderland/Rhovanion. J.R.R. Tolkien […]
Continue readingWhat is the Correct Pronunciation for Smaug’s Name?
Q: What is the Correct Pronunciation for Smaug’s Name? ANSWER: I say “smOg” (or “smAWg”). I will always say “smOg”. Some people (who probably have […]
Continue readingDid Girion Survive Smaug’s Attack on Erebor and Dale?
Q: Did Girion Survive Smaug’s Attack on Erebor and Dale? ANSWER: There is no definitive statement on the fate Girion, lord of Dale, suffered in […]
Continue readingWas Smaug the Last Dragon in Middle-earth?
Q: Was Smaug the Last Dragon in Middle-earth? ANSWER: Many readers ask if Smaug was the last dragon in Middle-earth. After all, after Sauron was […]
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