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Sting is not a person. Sting is the name of the sword that came into Bilbo's possession. The runes on the blade say that the sword's name is Maegnas, literally 'sharp point', and could be translated as 'Sting'. Bilbo gave the weapon that name though without knowing the meaning of the runes.
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In The Hobbit what does Bilbo dub his weapon?
He defends himself from a giant spider in Mirkwood by killing it. He then looks at his sword and says something along the lines of, "I shall name you sting!" because of the sting of pain it caused the spider.
What is a hobbit house called?
A hobbit barrow is referred to as a 'smail.'
When was The Hobbit created?
The Individuated Hobbit was created in 1979-09.
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Why are the dwarves hated in The Hobbit and The Hobbit DoS?
The movies do not tell why the Dwarves are hated in The Hobbit and The Hobbit DoS. However, it is believed that past wars and experiences are the reason the Dwarves are hated.
