The Hobbit: Bilbo & Gollum's Riddles Were Inspired by Norse Mythology

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are full of inspiration from Norse mythology, and a conversation between Bilbo and Gollum is a prime example.

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Was Sméagol/Gollum based on a real person or persons, a figure from ancient legend/literature or did Tolkien just create him out of his own imagination? - Quora

Given what we learn about Sméagol/Gollum's character later on in The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) trilogy, why didn't J.R.R Tolkien make him more evil in The Hobbit? - Quora

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I love The Hobbit unapologetically and Riddles in the Dark is PEAK Middle-Earth imo : r/lotrmemes

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