Beorn is a character created by J. R. R. Tolkien, and part of his Middle-earth legendarium. He appears in The Hobbit as a " skin-changer ", [T 1] a man who could assume the form of a great black bear.

Beorn as seen in The Hobbit film trilogy, acted by Mikael Persbrandt. Despite being incredibly powerful, Beorn respected all life forms, with the exceptions of Northern Orcs and Wargs, due to their malevolent and destructive tendencies. He had a magic-like effect on his animals, who seem more intelligent and strong than other animals.

Aug 23, 2024 · In Middle-earth, bees were buzzing domestic insects kept for their ability to make honey. Particularly famous were those of Beorn, which reached an enormous size. The fine Shire weather of summer and autumn in T.A. 3018 was such that "honey was dripping in the combs". In Qenya, the word for "honey bee" is nier (nies-), and "a bee" is nion or nier.

Mar 12, 2017 · He keeps hives and hives of great fierce bees, and lives most on cream and honey. There's no other reason given, and we must be satisfied with the explanation that Beorn is a magical person ("under no enchantment but his own") who keeps special animals.

Sep 20, 2024 · In The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, he arrives with Radagast on the back of one of the Eagles late in the battle, and leaps down to the ground, transforming into his bear form in midair. Along with the rest of the Eagles, he helps decimate the remaining Orc army.

The Beornings possessed very fine and beautiful animals, and Bilbo says in The Hobbit that Beorn's bees were so big that if they were to sting him, he would swell up like a balloon. They seemed to have the same life-span of mortal Men.

Jul 31, 2023 · Beorn is a fascinating and formidable character in The Hobbit trilogy, with a unique ability to shape-shift into a bear. Beorn's dual nature, both gentle and fierce, mirrors the complex world of Middle-Earth. Beorn plays a pivotal role in the Battle of …

Beorn is one of the supporting characters of The Hobbit film series. He is portrayed by Mikael Persbrandt. Beorn was the only living skin-changer alive. Azog invaded his home and enslaved his entire race. Eventually, Beorn made his escape …

The original meaning of Beorn relates to the bear's love of honey, and contains béo, meaning 'bee'. This also appears in the name Beowulf: like Beorn, this means 'bear', but is literally 'bee-wolf'.

Beorn is a man who lives beyond the Misty Mountains. He's a huge fellow, very strong, and he can transform into the shape of the bear (which makes sense, since björn is Old Norse for bear). Beorn is a little prickly and not too fond of strangers, but he absolutely, totally hates goblins.