Balin - Definition and Overview

The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works.

In Hinduism, Balin is the monkey-King of Kishkindhya and a son of Indra. He was killed by Rama, an avatar of Vishnu.

In J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world of Middle-earth, Balin was a Dwarf leader, the son of Fundin. See: Balin (Middle-earth).

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