Galadriel's power

[Eönwë]

Originally Posted by Gorthaur the Cruel

So we can't really say that Galadriel, in the 3rd age, was a big fish in a small pond considering her standing against powerful elves like Glorfindel (reincarnated and enhanced), Elrond (weilder of Vilya, and descendant of Melian the maia), and Cirdan (great gift of foresight and eldest of the elves).

It's interesting how they all seem to be connected to Ainur in some way. Galadriel has been to Valinor, as has Glorfindel I believe, Cirdan speaks to Ulmo and Elrond is part-Maia. Maybe that's one of the things what gives them all such power, in the same way that being in the Light of the Two Trees does.

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by Eönwë

It's interesting how they all seem to be connected to Ainur in some way. Galadriel has been to Valinor, as has Glorfindel I believe, Cirdan speaks to Ulmo and Elrond is part-Maia. Maybe that's one of the things what gives them all such power, in the same way that being in the Light of the Two Trees does.

Galadriel was also apparently a fairly close friend of Melian at one time.