What was the creature that killed Gandalf?

the Balrog
Most of the Balrog died in the Great Battle, but a few survived by hiding in the depths. In the Third Age, one of Balrogs was discovered by the dwarves at the bottom of the Mithril seam in Khazad-dûm. It was the Balrog that Gandalf had fought and eventually defeated after ten days of fighting.

Did Gandalf technically die?

As one of the Maiar he is an immortal spirit, but being in a physical body on Middle-earth, he can be killed in battle, as he is by the Balrog from Moria. He is sent back to Middle-earth to complete his mission, now as Gandalf the White and leader of the Istari.

Why does Gandalf the GREY turn white?

Gandalf was carried to Caras Galadhon in Lothlórien, where he was healed, given a new staff, and clothed in white, and thus became Gandalf the White. He soon learned that Frodo and Sam had left the Fellowship and were attempting the quest of Mount Doom alone.

What almost killed Gandalf?

After their fight at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, Gandalf and the Balrog both fell into the deep chasm. Gandalf was burned by the Balrog’s fire on the way down, then almost froze in the water at the bottom.

What species is Sauron?

Maia
Ainur
Sauron/Species
Originally Answered: What species is Sauron in Lord of the Rings? Sauron is a Maia. These make up most of the Ainur, angelic beings from before the creation of Arda. The greatest Ainur who came into Arda are the Valar.

Who is stronger Gandalf or Balrog?

The Balrog of Moria is a lot more powerful than Gandalf the Grey, who needs to use a ring of power to defeat the monster. He is also weaker than Saruman, another Maia. The Valar are simply the kings, and the Maiar, their people. They are as varied as any race, even human race.

What happened to Gandalf the Grey after he died?

When Gandalf the Grey died, he returned to the timeless Halls of Eru, the creator-God of Middle Earth. It seems that while there, he regained his previously lost memories. As Saruman lost his place as the white wizard by turning to the dark, Gandalf was to take his place as the white wizard.

What happened to Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings?

The three meet Gandalf, who returned to Middle Earth as Gandalf the White. They learn that he defeated Balrog and even though he himself was killed then, he was sent back and reborn as an important character. When Gandalf the Grey died, he returned to the timeless Halls of Eru, the creator-God of Middle Earth.

Why is Gandalf called Gandalf the White Rider?

Midway through The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf is promoted to the head of the order of Wizards, and is thus named Gandalf the White instead of Gandalf the Grey. This change in status (and clothing) also introduces yet another name for the wizard: the White Rider.

How did Gandalf regain his lost memories?

It seems that while there, he regained his previously lost memories. As Saruman lost his place as the white wizard by turning to the dark, Gandalf was to take his place as the white wizard. Upon returning to Middle Earth as Gandalf the White, his previous life as Gandalf the Gray must have seemed like a short and distant memory.