Who is more powerful Saruman or Gandalf?

After careful consideration, we can reach the conclusion that Gandalf is more powerful. It is said by Galadriel that he is even stronger than Saruman even in his weaker, grey form. As Gandalf the White, he defeated Saruman and showed his real strength. Saruman also had greater status than Gandalf.

Is Gandalf wiser than Sauron?

Gandalf seemed to mostly stagnate power wise, though his wisdom increased during this time leading him to be called the “wisest of the Maiar”. At this point, Sauron has lost the ring of power. By losing the ring he lost all the advantages that he had gained over Gandalf because of his study under Aulë and Morgoth.

What does the name Olorin mean?

[edit] Olórin Olórin, his original name in Valinor. It is Quenya, and its meaning is associated with the Quenya word olos or olor, meaning “dream” or “vision / of mind”. In a draft manuscript of The Lord of the Rings, occurs the spelling Olórion.

What do the Gondorians call Gandalf?

At the time of this Tale, however, we find Gandalf always called Mithrandir in Gondor (by men of rank or Númenórean origin, as Denethor, Faramir, etc.). This is Sindarin, and given as the name used by the Elves; but men of rank in Gondor knew and used this language.

Why was Gandalf summoned as the third of the Maiar?

When the Valar decided to send some of the Maiar to support the Children of Iluvatar against Sauron’s return, they summoned Curumo aka Saruman and Pallando. Olorin aka Gandalf they summoned as the third, to which the Queen of the Valar, Varda, commented “Not as the Third”, which irked Saruman.

What is the origin of Saruman?

Saruman was an angelic type being called a Maia, who had been in Aman or the Blessed Realms with the gods, had worked with the god/Vala Aule, the same one who had trained the one who would become Sauron. At this time Saruman was known as Curumo.

Why did Saruman summon Pallando and Curumo?

Multiple reasons. Firstly, Saruman was jealous of Gandalf. When the Valar decided to send some of the Maiar to support the Children of Iluvatar against Sauron’s return, they summoned Curumo aka Saruman and Pallando.

How did olrin become wise and Nice?

He spent his early days training under the Valar Nienna, who taught him to become quite nice and wise. Though he loved the beauty of Valinor, Olórin never felt like he belonged in his homeland, and he was often ridiculed by his for not being able to find a staff.