Bows
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Bows were a common weapon in Arda. Though mainly associated with Elves, all peoples, Good and Evil, were known to used them
Notable bowmen
- Beleg Cúthalion who bore Belthronding
- Bard the Bowman who slew the Dragon Smaug with his Black Arrow
- Legolas, a member of the Fellowship of the Ring
- The Men of Númenor who's hollow steel bows had a fell reputation
Inspirations
It is possible Tolkien's fascination with bows came from Red Indian stories:
- "Red Indians were better: there were bows and arrows (I had and have a wholly unsatisfied desire to shoot well with a bow)"
- ― On Fairy-stories
- "But he [Tolkien] liked Red Indian stories and longed to shoot with a bow and arrow."
- ― J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography
