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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.
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.. As a wizard and the bearer of one of the Three Rings, Gandalf has great power, but works mostly by encouraging and persuading.
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.
How Gandalf Gets His Name In The Rings Of Power Is Surprisingly ...
WEB3 days ago · The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power finally opened season 2's biggest mystery box, revealing the Stranger as Gandalf, creating a surprisingly Tolkienian origin story for Gandalf's name. The Rings of Power season 1 ending revealed original character Halbrand as Sauron and, symmetrically, the season 2 finale revealed original character the Stranger as Gandalf.
The 38 Best Gandalf Quotes - Bookroo
WEB38 of the best book quotes from Gandalf. 01. “I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide.
10 Wisest Gandalf Quotes From The Lord Of The Rings & The …
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Gandalf In The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. The best Gandalf quotes are the ones that display his immense wisdom. Throughout both the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies he has many great lines.
Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings - history and powers explained
WEBOct 13, 2023 · Who is Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings? No one can accuse J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic of lacking lore, so let’s break down one of the most important figures in Middle-earth and unpack all the secret facts about Gandalf.
LOTR Lore: Gandalf's History, Powers, Relationships and Theories
WEBFeb 11, 2023 · While Gandalf first appeared in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit in 1937, he has since taken on new life and fame thanks to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies. Portrayed by Ian McKellen, Jackson's Gandalf captures the spirit of Tolkien's original creation.
Gandalf's Backstory Explained - Looper
WEBAug 23, 2019 · Let's dive into his backstory and see what sets Gandalf up for the critical role he ends up playing throughout The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Gandalf’s Lord of the Rings death, explained | Polygon
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Gandalf, the wise, mercurial, mysterious, and occasionally terrifying wizard is arguably more the face of the Lord of the Rings franchise than Frodo, its hero, or Aragorn, its long-lost king.