Bats
From Tolkien Gateway
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Swarm of Bats by Pamela Shanteau
Bats were flying creatures of the night, traditionally associated with the forces of Morgoth and of Sauron.[source?] They were most famous in Middle-earth for taking the part of the Goblins during the Battle of Five Armies.[1]
Other fiction
In the story Roverandom, the shadowbats are mentioned among the creatures living on the moon.[2]
Portrayal in Adaptations
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Bats are found in caves throughout Middle-earth, especially in Moria. They are frequently the pets of Morrivals.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "The Clouds Burst"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Christina Scull, Wayne G. Hammond (eds.), Roverandom, "[Chapter] 2"
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