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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.
What does Fluster in the hobbit mean?
what does mantelpiece mean in the hobbit
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.
Is sting the sword of Bilbo Baggins from think geek toys real?
The character of Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit did indeed have a sword named Sting. And yes, you can get it on thinkgeek.com
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.
Where are the swords from in The Hobbit?
The named swords (Orcrist, Glamdring and Sting) are found by Thorin and Company in a troll cave. Originally, however, they were from the hidden elven kingdom of Gondolin in Beleriand (which by the time of the hobbit was sunken below the waves).
In The Hobbit why does Bilbo dub his weapon?
After using the small sword to vanguish the spiders in Mirkwood, Bilbo decides that it deserves a name and calls it Sting.
What is Sting in 'The Hobbit'?
A large knife of elven make that glows blue when there are Orcs near, made at about the same time as Glamdring and Orcrist and in the same place, Gondolin. Bilbo uses it as a sword and gives it the name 'Sting' because he uses it as his sting vs. the spiders. It was found in the cave of the trolls along with Beater (Glamdring) and Biter (Orcrist).
Explain the transformation of Bilbo's character as he renames his sword Sting?
After Bilbo kills the giant Spiders he names his sword Sting. He did not imagine himself capable of being heroic, and until that moment had felt like a very small Hobbit in a very big, dangerous world. He was much more confident from that point on in the adventure.
What is a hobbit house called?
A hobbit barrow is referred to as a 'smail.'
What are 5 examples of Bilbo's great luck in The Hobbit?
getting the ring to make him invisable, getting the knife called sting that gave bilbo the ability to cut out the dwarves out of the spiders silk, getting passed smaug
What is the significance of the weapons found in the troll's cave in The Hobbit?
Bilbo finds Sting the knife that turns blue when orcs are close and Gandalf finds Glamdring the sword he uses in Fellowship, Two Towers, and Return of the King.
When was The Hobbit cartoon made?
1977 - "The Hobbit"
Which is stronger a Hobbit or a Smurf?
A HOBBIT, of course!
When was The Hobbit created?
The Individuated Hobbit was created in 1979-09.
