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Gimli

Gimli is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. He is a dwarf of Durin's Folk, the son of Glóin, and a member of the Fellowship of the Ring formed to destroy the One Ring. Gimli is notable for being the only dwarf in the Fellowship, representing his people in the quest alongside hobbits, men, an elf, and a wizard.

In The Fellowship of the Ring and the subsequent volumes, Gimli accompanies the company on its perilous

Gimli's abilities include combat with axes, mining, and stonework, reflecting the dwarves’ traditional crafts and martial

In adaptations, Gimli is portrayed by John Rhys-Davies in Peter Jackson's film trilogy, where his rivalry-turned-friendship

journey
from
Rivendell
to
Mordor.
He
is
renowned
for
his
prowess
in
battle,
his
skill
as
a
craftsman,
and
his
steadfast
courage.
A
defining
aspect
of
his
character
is
his
unlikely
and
deeply
loyal
friendship
with
Legolas
the
elf,
a
bond
that
becomes
a
symbol
of
reconciliation
between
dwarves
and
Elves
within
the
broader
narrative.
culture.
He
participates
in
major
combats
associated
with
the
War
of
the
Ring,
including
the
defense
of
Helm's
Deep
and
the
campaigns
surrounding
the
Battle
of
the
Pelennor
Fields,
contributing
to
the
eventual
victory
over
Sauron.
with
Legolas
is
a
recurring
and
popular
element.
The
character
remains
a
representative
example
of
dwarven
resilience,
loyalty,
and
the
capacity
for
cross-cultural
alliance.