Bofur
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| Bofur | |
| Dwarf | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Realm | Thorin's Halls, Erebor |
| Physical Description | |
| Hood color | Yellow |
| Gender | Male |
Bofur was one of the companions of Thorin during the Quest of Erebor.
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[edit] History
Bofur was the brother of Bombur and a cousin of Bifur. He later fought and survived the Battle of Five Armies, and made his dwelling in Erebor.
Bofur was a descendent of Dwarves of Khazad-dûm, but was not of Durin's line.
[edit] Etymology
The name Bǫvurr appears in the Dvergatal. Its meaning is unknown.[1]
[edit] Other versions of the Legendarium
In Tolkien's unfinished 1960 rewrite of The Hobbit, Bifur,Bofur and Bombur were Thorin's attendants.[2] John D. Rateliff assumes this made them either courtiers or honor-guard.[3]
[edit] Portrayal in Adaptations
1966: The Hobbit (1966 film):
- Bofur is omitted. Thorin Oakenshield only travels with an unnamed guard and the princess of Dale.[4]
1968: The Hobbit (1968 radio series):
- Bofur is played by Denis McCarthy.
1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):
- No actor is specified for the role of Bofur.
1979: The Hobbit (1979 radio series):
- No actor is specified for the role of Bofur.
1982: The Hobbit (1982 video game):
- Bofur is omitted; Thorin is the only companion of the player, Bilbo Baggins.[5]
2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):
- No actor is credited for the role of Bofur.
2012-3: The Hobbit films:
- Bofur will be played by James Nesbitt.[6]
[edit] References
- ↑ Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", published in Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, Vol 44 (1929), issue #4, pp. 939-967
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, John D. Rateliff (ed.), The History of The Hobbit, Return to Bag-End, "The Fifth Phase", "A Well-Planned Party", p. 774
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, John D. Rateliff (ed.), The History of The Hobbit, Return to Bag-End, "The Fifth Phase", "Arrival in Rivendell", note 32
- ↑ "The Hobbit.mp4", 05 January 2012, YouTube (accessed 10 January 2012)
- ↑ ZX Computing, 8304 (April/May 1983), p. 76, accessed April 24 2011
- ↑ Peter Jackson, "Production begins in New Zealand on The Hobbit", 20 March 2011, Facebook (accessed 23 December 2011)
| Members of Thorin and Company | |
| Thorin | Balin | Dwalin | Fíli | Kíli | Dori | Nori | Ori | Óin | Glóin | Bifur | Bofur | Bombur | Gandalf | Bilbo Baggins | |