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How old is Smaug, the dragon, in The Hobbit?
Wikipedia says Smaug drove the dwarves out of their mountain stronghold 150 years prior to the events of The Hobbit. But it doesn't mention his age.
Tolkien Gateway says Smaug's birthyear is unknown.
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Which dragon did hurt Thranduil? [duplicate]
When Thorin and Thranduil discuss in Mirkwood, Thranduil said: ''Do not talk to me about the dragon fire. I know what's rage and ruin!'', and shows Thorin his destroyed face for a moment, then says: ''...
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How did demolishing the bridge to the lake town Esgaroth help against Smaug’s attack?
From Chapter XIV of The Hobbit, describing the preparations the men of the lake-town Esgaroth made against Smaug’s attack:
Every vessel in the town was filled with water, every warrior was armed, ...
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How smart were dragons, really?
I seem to recall reading that dragons were very clever in various places throughout the Silmarillion and the Hobbit. But, at least in the Hobbit, Smaug doesn't appear to be much smarter than your ...
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Where have all the dragons gone?
Related to the question: How could Thranduil have met a dragon?
It seems that there was a time in Tolkien's legendarium when dragons roamed the land and were a real and physical force to be reckoned ...
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When Thranduil mentions his knowledge of the 'fire drakes of the North' is he talking about a battle with Glaurung or Ancalagon? [duplicate]
In the movie Hobbit, The Desolation of Smaug, the band are captured by Silvan Elves and taken to Thranduil's Castle in Mirkwood.
Thranduil confronts Thorin and says, "I too have battled the fire-...
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What did Smaug eat for 60 years?
From what I understand, Smaug is a beast that must eat other living things to sustain himself. For example, he does not "eat" gold and jewels, he simply admires and covets them.
It's implied that he ...
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Why did Smaug gather a treasure of gold and other precious objects?
In The Hobbit, the Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf are on a mission to rob Smaug. But why did he have so much to steal from? He's a Dragon! He is not the kind of dragon that eats gold and gems. He doesn't ...
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