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Perhaps the OneRing knew Galadriel's soft spot: that in her heart she harbored a small desire to be queen.
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Definitely. It was part of the Ring's power to deceive others with thoughts of using it.
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In the 'Mirror of Galadriel', 1381, it appears that Galadriel conceived of herself as capable of wielding the Ring and supplanting the Dark Lord. [...] But this is another matter. It was part of the essential deceit of the Ring to fill minds with imaginations of supreme power. But this the Great had well considered and had rejected, as is seen in Elrond's words at the Council. Galadriel's rejection of the temptation was founded upon previous thought and resolve.
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Celeborn's birthdate is unknown, but they are probably about the same age. They were of the same generation.
Finwe > Finarfin > Galadriel
Elmo > Galadhon > Celeborn
Legolas' birthdate is not given, but it's still apparent that he is much, much older than Gimli and Aragorn. I'd say is at least nearing 1,000:
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'It is old, very old,' said the Elf. 'So old that almost I feel young again, as I have not felt since I journeyed with you children. It is old and full of memory. I could have been happy here, if I had come in days of peace.'
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As far as age goes, Gimli and Aragorn are 'children' compared to Legolas. At the time, Aragorn was almost 90; Gimli was about 140.
[ April 03, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ]