What spells did Gandalf actually cast? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Guinevere · 01-08-2004, 02:27 PM

Great post, Legolas! You said really all there is to say!
The magic of Gandalf (and that of the Elves) is not tricks and spells one can learn (like in Harry Potter) but an inherent power.
The word "Wizard" is used in the sense of "wise man" and is quite different from sorcerer or magician. The Istari were messengers from the Lords of the West (more like guardian angels really), sent to encourage the enemies of evil,and to unite them.

01-08-2004, 02:27 PM	#10
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	Great post, Legolas! You said really all there is to say! The magic of Gandalf (and that of the Elves) is not tricks and spells one can learn (like in Harry Potter) but an inherent power. The word "Wizard" is used in the sense of "wise man" and is quite different from sorcerer or magician. The Istari were messengers from the Lords of the West (more like guardian angels really), sent to encourage the enemies of evil,and to unite them. __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!