Bifur
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| Bifur | |
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| Dwarf | |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Bifur |
Bifur was a companion to Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on the Quest of Erebor. He arrived at Bag End in the company of his cousins Bofur and Bombur. He fought and survived the Battle of Five Armies.
History
Bifur was a descendent of Dwarves of Khazad-dûm, but was not of Durin's line, which means that he was of either the house of the Firebeards or Broadbeams.
Etymology
The name of Bifur originates in a medieval poet collection Edda and the list of dwarves in Völuspá, where it is written as Bívurr. The name means either "Trembling" or "Beaver".
Other versions of the Legendarium
In Tolkien's unfinished rewrite of The Hobbit (published in The History of The Hobbit) Bifur, along with Bofur and Bombur, is said to be Thorin's attendant.
Portrayal in Adaptations
1968: The Hobbit (1968 radio series):
- Bifur is played by Brian Haines.
1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):
- No actor is specified for the role of Bifur.
1979: The Hobbit (1979 radio series):
- No actor is specified for the role of Bifur.
1982: The Hobbit (1982 video game):
- Bifur is omitted; Thorin is the only companion of the player, Bilbo Baggins.[1]
2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):
- No actor is credited for the role of Bifur.
2012-3: The Hobbit films:
- Bifur will be played by William Kircher.
References
- ↑ ZX Computing, 8304 (April/May 1983), p. 76 <http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=ZXComputing/Issue8304/Pages/ZXComputing830400076.jpg> [accessed 24 March 2011]
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