Did the Istari know they were maiar?
So, long story short: At first, only Cirdan knew who the Istari wizards really were. Somewhere along the way, Elrond and Galadriel (and possible Celeborn) figured it out as well. And, after the War of the Ring, it was no longer a secret, and became more generally known that Gandalf and the others were Maiar.
Did anyone know Gandalf was a Maia?
Gandalf likely confirmed to Elrond and Galadriel of his nature, given both were around Maia enough to know one when they saw one (especially Galadriel, who actually lived with one for most of the First Age). The respected Gandalf’s wishes and did not tell anyone, though. Celeborn might have figured it out.
Does Galadriel know Gandalf is Olorin?
Galadriel, since she was born in Valinor, undoubtedly knew Gandalf in his Olórin identity. With her telepathic ability, she could look into his mind and see who he really was, although it probably would have been considered bad form if she had done it without permission.
Did Gandalf know Treebeard had found the hobbits?
Only then did he realize that Treebeard had found the hobbits and taken them under his wing (err – I mean, under his branch). The meeting in Fangorn between Gandalf, Treebeard, and the two hobbits only occurs in the movie.
What race is Treebeard in the two towers?
—Treebeard in The Two Towers. Ents, also known as Onodrim (Tree-host) by the Elves, are a very old race that appeared in Middle-earth at the same time as the dwarves. They were apparently created at the behest of Yavanna after she learned of Aulë’s children, the dwarves, knowing that they would want to fell trees.
What is Gandalf’s appearance and character?
Appearance and character. Gandalf’s role and importance was substantially increased in the conception of The Lord of the Rings, and in a letter of 1954, Tolkien refers to Gandalf as an ” angel incarnate”. In the same letter Tolkien states he was given the form of an old man in order to limit his powers on Earth.
What gift did Treebeard give to the Ents?
Treebeard spoke of the Elves “curing the Ents of their dumbness”, an unforgettable gift. Ents are tree-like creatures who over millennia became more and more like the trees they herded.