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'Beater and Biter' are names that the goblins/orcs gave to two swords: Glamdring, ancient sword of the King of Gondolin, and Orcrist, another famous and ancient blade. Being forged by elves, the two swords glowed blue in the presence of orcs.
You see, in Middle-earth, people and especially orcs know the names of the most famous swords, as well they should, considering how many of their kind they lose to them. Thorin and Gandalf took these swords from the trolls' cave, and used them from then on.
"Glamdring" means "foe-hammer" (the "dring" part means "hammer"), hence "Beater". "Orcrist" means "orc-cutter", hence "Biter". The orc-names are based on the Elvish names.
In the Silmarillion, Tolkien described the city of Gondolin and its king, Turgon, who was Elrond's great-grandfather.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBiter is Thorin's sword Orcrist that killed a bunch of goblins years ago.
Beater is Glamdring , the sword Gandalf carries for the rest of the stories. Both were blades made for Turgon of Gondolin.
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∙ 12y agoBiter and Beater are the names given by the Goblins to Glamdring and Orcrist, the Elven swords wielded by Gandalf and Thorin Oakenshield.
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∙ 8y agoThey are Orchrist and Glamdring, two sword forged in elven cities with magic. They were found in the troll's cave.
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What are the weapons in The Hobbit book?
The three main ones are swords, bows and axes. Biter and Beater are the two named swords that Gandalf and Thoran get from the trolls.
Why are Biter and Beater important in Chapter 4 of 'The Hobbit'?
They are the god damn swords that the party found in the troll cave. Gandalf stabs the goblin king in the back with his.
What do the Goblins call the sword that Gandalf uses?
The Goblins nicknamed Orcrist - "Biter" .
Why does the fact that Thorin has Biter make the Great Goblin fly into rage in The Hobbit?
Biter was a blade forged in Gondolin, and slew many goblins.
Which is the first Hobbit book to read?
'The Hobbit' of course!
What are the weapons in The Hobbit book?
The three main ones are swords, bows and axes. Biter and Beater are the two named swords that Gandalf and Thoran get from the trolls.
Why are Biter and Beater important in Chapter 4 of 'The Hobbit'?
They are the god damn swords that the party found in the troll cave. Gandalf stabs the goblin king in the back with his.
What does an ankle beater do?
I think you mean ankle biter, which is another name for a toddler
What do the Goblins call the sword that Gandalf uses?
The Goblins nicknamed Orcrist - "Biter" .
What are the name's of the sword's in The Hobbit?
Gandalf and the Dwarves find three swords in a cave: Sting, which Gandalf gives Bilbo. Orcrist, which Gandalf gives Thoring. And Glamdring, which the Wizard keeps for himself.
What is Sting in 'The Hobbit'?
A large knife of elven make that glows blue when there are Orcs near, made at about the same time as Glamdring and Orcrist and in the same place, Gondolin. Bilbo uses it as a sword and gives it the name 'Sting' because he uses it as his sting vs. the spiders. It was found in the cave of the trolls along with Beater (Glamdring) and Biter (Orcrist).
Why does the fact that Thorin has Biter make the Great Goblin fly into rage in The Hobbit?
Biter was a blade forged in Gondolin, and slew many goblins.
Which is the first Hobbit book to read?
'The Hobbit' of course!
What is thorins weapon called in The Hobbit that they find in the trolls's hoard?
The sword Thorin took was called Orcrist or "goblin cleaver". The orcs called it "Biter".
What is the hobbit book based on what movie of the hobbit?
Tolkien's vast imagination.
Is there a hobbit book 2?
no
Is The Hobbit a Newbery book?
No, The Hobbit was not a Newbery book. Tolkien was not an American and did not live in the United States, so was not qualified to win.
