Gandalf - Tolkien Gateway
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Gandalf was one of the five Istari sent to Middle-earth by the Valar in the Third Age. In Valinor he was known as Olórin. Gandalf was instrumental in bringing about the demise of Sauron in T.A. 3019, chiefly by encouraging others and dispensing his wisdom at pivotal times.
What does Gandalf mean by "Secret Fire", "Flame of Anor" and …
WEBDec 9, 2012 · By identifying himself as a servant of the Secret Fire (or Flame Imperishable), Gandalf is identifying himself as a Maia, an embodied angelic servant of the Valar protecting the light of Creation that Eru Ilúvatar (or God) has set …
Gandalf | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom
WEBGandalf, known temporarily as the Grey and later the White, and originally named Olórin (Quenya), was an Istar (Wizard), dispatched to Middle-earth in the Third Age to combat the threat of Sauron.
Why Gandalf Was So Interested In Hobbits In The Lord Of The …
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Gandalf's fascination with Hobbits paid off in The Lord of the Rings, but did he know from the beginning how useful they would be in the fight against Sauron? The answer to this question is somewhat complicated. As the guardian character archetype, Gandalf often seemed to have an omniscient understanding of events.
Gandalf - Wikipedia
WEBGandalf is a protagonist in J. R. R. Tolkien's novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He is a wizard, one of the Istari order, and the leader of the Company of the Ring. Tolkien took the name "Gandalf" from the Old Norse "Catalogue of Dwarves" in the Völuspá.
Flame of Anor | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom
WEBDuring Gandalf's fight with the Balrog in The Lord of the Rings, he says of himself that he is the wielder of the flame of Anor. It is nowhere else referred to in the trilogy, so its particular meaning remains unclear.
Gandalf Character Analysis in The Hobbit | SparkNotes
WEBA powerful wizard, Gandalf generally prefers to keep his powers and motives closely guarded. He never reveals, for instance, why he chooses to help Thorin in his quest; he certainly has no interest in the treasure, and he leaves the company in Mirkwood while he goes to fight against the Necromancer.
Gandalf’s Lord of the Rings death, explained | Polygon
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · How did Gandalf come back to life after dying from the Balrog? What are his magic powers? Is Gandalf human?
Gandalf (Olórin) - Silmarillion Writers' Guild
WEBWhether in the guise of Gandalf the Grey or Gandalf the White, Tolkien’s most famous wizard plays the role of the nearly perfect guide, instigator, and mentor for the heroes of both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. He steps into the fray as an active combatant as well, e.g., Gandalf is not simply an armchair general.
The Fellowship of the Ring Gandalf the Grey - SparkNotes
WEBGandalf is a Wizard of surpassing power and wisdom, but when we first meet him he merely appears to be a wizened old man driving a wagon full of fireworks. This mix of the awe-inspiring and the touchingly human defines Gandalf.