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Smaug (/ s m a ʊ ɡ / [T 1]) is a ... The thrush told Bard the Bowman of Smaug's one weak spot, a bare patch on the dragon's belly. With his last arrow, Bard killed ...
[T 1] When Smaug attacks Lake-town, Bard is the last of the archers to stand his post, but the dragon is immune to arrows. However, a thrush speaks to Bard, showing him the weak spot in the dragon's armour in the hollow under Smaug's left breast, which Bilbo had discovered in his conversation with Smaug.
The folklorist Sandra Unerman writes that Smaug's ability to speak, the use of riddles, the element of betrayal, his enemy's communication via birds, and his weak spot could all have been inspired by the talking Germanic dragon Fafnir of the Völsunga saga. [4]
China's weak economy and record US production will lead to a surplus of one million barrels of oil a day next year, IEA says. Jennifer Sor. November 14, 2024 at 3:25 PM.
Smaug: The Hobbit: Tolkien [A 1] A greedy and wicked golden-red dragon who slaughtered Thrór's dwarf clan along with the town of Dale and took the dwarves' treasure. While Bilbo Baggins talked with Smaug, he found a weak spot in Smaug's impenetrable scales. Hearing this from the Thrush the archer Bard killed Smaug. Sparkles
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez showed their support for their children at a recent play.. On Friday night, Dec. 13, Affleck, 52, and Garner, also 52, attended the performance ...
Marcel Reed threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third score in less than three quarters to help No. 15 Texas A&M cruise to a 38-3 win over New Mexico State on Saturday night. It was a bounce ...
In October, The Huffington Post visited a recruitment center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, to find out who wanted to join the armed forces in 2015 and why. The office, like most recruitment centers around the country, was located where young people flock -- the mall. It was open and welcoming, an ideal spot for connecting with the community.