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Dates
Came to Middle-earth c. III 1000. Saruman was slain in III 3019 and Gandalf left Middle-earth in III 3021; the fates of the other Wizards are unknown
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Meaning
'Wise Ones'
Other Names
Note
The word 'Wizard' has a very specific meaning in Tolkien; it is intended as a translation of Elvish istar, and applies only to those Maiar who came to Middle-earth in the Third Age. The word's more general use, for any person who works magical acts, does not apply in this context.
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WizardsThe Valar’s messengers to Middle-earth
A name for the order of the Maiar more properly called Istari, who came to Middle-earth after the first millennium of the Third Age to aid the Free Peoples against the return and rise of Sauron. See also...Aiwendil, Alatar, Balin, Bladorthin, Blue Wizards, Chieftain of the Dúnedain, Círdan the Shipwright, Council of the Wise, Curunír, Elf of the Wand, Fréaláf Hildeson, Gandalf, Great Rings, Grey Wanderer, Greymantle, [See the full list...] For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2000. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. |
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