Galadriel

Guide Note:

Galadriel is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional world Middle-earth. She is an elven ruler who aids Frodo Baggins and The Fellowship of the Ring in their quest to rid Middle-earth of Sauron.

Fast Facts:

  1. Created by: J.R.R. Tolkien
  2. First Appearance: Fellowship of the Ring
  3. Race: Elf
  4. Also Known As: Alatáriel, Altáriel, Artanis, Nerwen, The Lady of Lórien, Lady of the Galadhrim, Lady of Light, Lady of the Wood
  5. Spouse: Celeborn
  6. Gave Frodo Baggins the Light of Earendil
  7. Mother-in-law of Elrond
  8. Played by Cate Blanchett in Peter Jackson's film adaptation

Brief Background

Galadriel is a fictional character from Middle-earth. She is the mother-in-law of Elrond and the grandmother of Arwen, who was played by Liv Tyler in Peter Jackson's film version.

She meets the Fellowship after they leave Moria. Known to have the gift of clairvoyance and mind reading, she advises Frodo Baggins to be wary of one member of the Fellowship who will betray him; the audience later finds out that the betrayer is Boromir.

Galadriel herself is tested by the One Ring when Frodo offers it to her, but she passes the test and does not take it. She gives Frodo the Light of Earendil and sends him forward on the journey with fresh supplies.

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