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In J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, goblins refer to the swords Orchrist and Glamdring as "Biter" and "Foe-hammer," respectively. Orchrist, wielded by Thorin Oakenshield, is called "Biter" because of its deadly effectiveness against goblins. Glamdring, wielded by Gandalf, is known as "Foe-hammer" due to its powerful strikes against enemies. These names reflect the swords' fearsome reputations in the eyes of their foes.
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What sword did gandulf find in the cave in The Hobbit?
Gandolf found Glamdring and Orchrist in the troll's cave. He took Glamdring and Thorin took Orchrist.
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 was the name of thorin's sword?
Thorin's sword was called Orchrist, but the goblins called it Biter. -sam-is-my-hero-
What happens to an Elves sword when it comes near a goblin in The Hobbit?
Their swords, Glamdring and Orcrist, glow when goblins are nearby.
In 'The Hobbit' who is the Foe Hammer?
Foe Hammer is a sword. Its name in Elvish was Glamdring; the king of Gondolin once wore it and Gandalf got it from the Troll's cave. The goblins called it Beater.
What does the name Orchrist mean In the Hobbit?
In J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," the name "Orchrist" translates to "goblin-cleaver" in Sindarin, one of the Elvish languages. It is the name of the sword wielded by Thorin Oakenshield, the leader of the dwarves. The sword's name reflects its purpose and effectiveness in battle against goblins, highlighting its significance in Thorin's quest.
What were Biter and Beater in the book 'The Hobbit'?
'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.
What is Gandalf's sword called?
Gandalf's sword is called Glamdring, or "Foe Hammer."
What is the name of Thorin's sword?
Orcrist, meaning "Goblin-cleaver"
What was the name of gandalf sword in Hobbit?
Gandalf's sword is called Glamdring, 'foe-hammer'.
What does glamdring mean?
Glamdring from the tolkien books meant star from the north if I'm remembering correctly -Glamdring is actually Sindarin Elvish for Foe-hammer. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glamdring#Glamdring) Actually, the literal translation of glam is 'noise', not 'foe'. 'Foe-hammer' comes from glamhoth dring, 'noise-host hammer' - glamhoth is an Elvish term for Orc(s).
What is the history of Orcrist and Glamdring in The Hobbit?
Made in Gondolin (along with Sting) for the elven king Turgon.
