Galadriel VS The witch- king

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

Actually I can provide quotes to show that Sauron was not the mightiest of the Maiar:


Osse and Melian could also be powerful candidates:

Melkor was unable to control the sea, so he tries to sway Osse to his side to wreak havoc.

All that is ever said is that "Sauron was the greatest of Melkor's servants" (Valaquenta and The Index). Where we are told that Eonwe was one of the greatest among the Maiar (The Index), so Eonwe certainly seems more powerful than Sauron. Osse and Melian there's nothing so straight forward and clear. Melian was used as a shield against Morgoth, which makes me think she was one of the mightiest. And Morgoth, in order to control the sea tries to persuade Osse to join him.

Good points, Boromir88. Also, Arien openly defied Melkor in his primeval state and was probably one of the more powerful Maiarin spirits.