Today's Tolkien Fact
Just wanted to enlighten those who may (or even may not) want to know more about the world of Tolkien. Today's topic: Galadriel, the lady of the forest.
Galadriel was a bit scary in the first film--you know the elven lady who turns green near the end--but I think with a little history the reasons for making her so will be apparent.
Galadriel was born to Finarfin (I believe he was a second generaetion elf) in Valinor (the land of the "gods"). This was during the time when the land was lit by two trees that grew there. The trees existed roughly 9000 years before the ring is destroyed--sorry if that spoils it for someone. So the first point is that Galadriel is the oldest elf living in Middle Earth of the time. She was quite possibly the oldest living creature of the time as well.
We cannot begin to fathom the wisdom and demeanor of someone that advanced in age. Her husband, Celeborn, is also that advanced in age. That is why they seem very strange--almost sad. They were more perceptive that many others. It would be very much like if Enoch was still alive today. What would he have to share with us in his 10000 years of experience?
In the movie, this kind of thing is hard to communicate. They made her almost magical...indeed she had a ring of power...but truthfully she was described as being the most beautiful creature in the earth. So beautiful that Gimli put away his greviances with elves in general. Very beautiful indeed, yet mysterious and sad.
Galadriel was a bit scary in the first film--you know the elven lady who turns green near the end--but I think with a little history the reasons for making her so will be apparent.
Galadriel was born to Finarfin (I believe he was a second generaetion elf) in Valinor (the land of the "gods"). This was during the time when the land was lit by two trees that grew there. The trees existed roughly 9000 years before the ring is destroyed--sorry if that spoils it for someone. So the first point is that Galadriel is the oldest elf living in Middle Earth of the time. She was quite possibly the oldest living creature of the time as well.
We cannot begin to fathom the wisdom and demeanor of someone that advanced in age. Her husband, Celeborn, is also that advanced in age. That is why they seem very strange--almost sad. They were more perceptive that many others. It would be very much like if Enoch was still alive today. What would he have to share with us in his 10000 years of experience?
In the movie, this kind of thing is hard to communicate. They made her almost magical...indeed she had a ring of power...but truthfully she was described as being the most beautiful creature in the earth. So beautiful that Gimli put away his greviances with elves in general. Very beautiful indeed, yet mysterious and sad.
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Yes, and unlike in the movie, Gimli also does something yet more daring concerning her. He asks for a lock of her hair so he could create a jewel out of it. For this and more tantalizing facts, READ THE BOOKS ;) -
All of this is more reason for you to read the Simarillion. It's unbelieveably awesome. 10 times better than LOTR. -
Oh, that part about Gimli exists *somewhat* in the extended version.
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yeah it made my mom cry whenever he said she gave him 3 :) -
http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/ my elf name is Galadriel
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Cool site, mine's Findecáno Amandil
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it's kind of a shame that she is only like 3rd cutest woman in the movies, or worse. But not everybody can be Liv, I guess. -
Hey, my elvish first name is the same as yours Nathan! "Findecáno" must be elvish for "Nathan"
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Maybe part of her beauty was the fact that she was so ancient--kind of a preservance to her...
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liv...*gag*
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I shall henceforth be known as... -
Nessa
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boy--that's a bit anticlimactic, isn't it.
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Isn't that one of the nicknames for the Loch Ness Monster?
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I'm Andúnë Amandil... and nice thoughts Nate (bro). :) I was discussing the books v the movies with someone today at dinner -
My hobbit name is Esmereldat Boggy-Hillocks. :)
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Uh, Becca...I think that Andúnë was Findecáno's husband...yuck
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Huor Amandil for me, or Popo Boggy-Hillocks if you prefer.
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liv, double gag. That's the only time I go to the bathroom during these movies, just to let everyone know. I figure, "can't stand her, POTTY BREAK!"
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hey, I didn't say she was good, just cute. That's a great idea, I've thought for a while the movies needed intermissions. but she's NOT a pansy!
Kennon
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