I apologise. That should have read "A very powerful spirit, who may, or may not be a Maia". Personally I believe that she was a Maia, and the reason that Tolkien left these things so ambiguous was so it left room for people's imaginations. Like all art, it is open to interpretation in parts (I fear retribution from Burrahobbit now).
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Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!
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