[Edit: I dont think this is insulting, its just me giving some quotes]
a) they were equal in the begging: it says just this in UT p.395. Gandalf was a
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lesser (but mighty) spirit of the angelic people, one coeval and equal with sauron in their begginings
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b) UT also says the istari
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were forbiden to reveal themselves in forms of majesty
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c)In HoME X it describes how Morgoth's and Sauron's power was disipated. The Chapter is Myths Transformed, parts . Look it up yourself there is loads there. This is a good one
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Sauron was greater in the second age because he had not yet squandered his power of being to gain control of others
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That is why he is more powerful, or concentrated in the second age.
Thats all I can do for now, I have presents to wrap. Merry Christmas all.
[ December 25, 2002: Message edited by: Galorme ]