Glorfindel reincarnated

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Originally Posted by cellurdur

Galadriel's power certainly seems to be above all the other Noldor princes/ladies with the exception of Feanor, Earendil and maybe Finrod.

I would think the possibility for an Elf to be reincarnated after the destruction of the physical body would hinge upon the personal request of the Elf,and his/her "worthiness".

One thing I've wondered is why Glorfindel was chosen for re-embodiment over, say, Finrod. Was Glorfindel's fight with the Balrog somehow more of a sacrifice than Finrod's contest with Sauron? Was the decision tied to the relative degree of inferiority of Glorfindel vs. the Balrog, ie Glorfindel was taking more of a risk?