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Iarhen · 05-29-2003, 09:25 AM

Another quote of the Unfinished Tales brings me a lot of doubt.

In the book, Galadriel is stated to be the "greatest of the eldar" with Feanor, though wiser than he.

I do not know if this is a translation error, because the book I own is in spanish (the only book I was able to get).

But if its not mistaken, Galadriel is greater than Elrond in Tolkiens mind. Making the notable exception of Luthien (she was more powerful than Galadriel or Feanor thanks to the fact that she was half elven and half maiar; it was a 50% share of each race; unlike Elrond, who is really far from that kind of nearness to a maia, whom I think has a 1/8 of maia blood in his system).

And, lastly, Lothlorien and the kingdom of Thranduil were the most important elven regions during the War of the Ring on the 3rd age, according to the UT. Not Imladris.

Besides, Elrond was NOT reading Sauron´s mind as Galadriel was. Another fact that states Galadriels superiority over Elrond... all those long years back to her begginings in Aman towards the 3rd age must have given her a slight experience and knowledge advantage over Elrond...

05-29-2003, 09:25 AM	#28
Iarhen Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Laurelindorenan Posts: 225	Another quote of the Unfinished Tales brings me a lot of doubt. In the book, Galadriel is stated to be the "greatest of the eldar" with Feanor, though wiser than he. I do not know if this is a translation error, because the book I own is in spanish (the only book I was able to get). But if its not mistaken, Galadriel is greater than Elrond in Tolkiens mind. Making the notable exception of Luthien (she was more powerful than Galadriel or Feanor thanks to the fact that she was half elven and half maiar; it was a 50% share of each race; unlike Elrond, who is really far from that kind of nearness to a maia, whom I think has a 1/8 of maia blood in his system). And, lastly, Lothlorien and the kingdom of Thranduil were the most important elven regions during the War of the Ring on the 3rd age, according to the UT. Not Imladris. Besides, Elrond was NOT reading Sauron´s mind as Galadriel was. Another fact that states Galadriels superiority over Elrond... all those long years back to her begginings in Aman towards the 3rd age must have given her a slight experience and knowledge advantage over Elrond... __________________ "In place of a Dark Lord you will have a Queen! Not dark but beatiful and terrible as the Dawn! Treacherous as the sea! Stronger than the foundations of the Earth! All shall love me and despair!" --- Galadriel when tempted by the One Ring.