Galadriel knew about the Test (the tempation of the One Ring)... But how?? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Iarhen · 03-10-2003, 05:27 PM

It is obvious that Galadriel knew of the test the Valar were running on her when she was tempted to get the ring for herself when Frodo offered it to her in Lorien.

She said, after refusing it: "I passed the test... and now I shall diminish, and go into the West, remain Galadriel..."

So, it is obvious she knew about the test...

But how?

My hypotesis:

1. Mithrandir told her about it when he came from Valinor.
2. The one being that sent her the Elessar, for the better protection of Lorien (I think it was Melian) told her
3. Or she had direct contact with the Valar through her mirror or through her powers...

What do you think? Any info on this?

03-10-2003, 05:27 PM	#1
Iarhen Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Laurelindorenan Posts: 225	Galadriel knew about the Test (the tempation of the One Ring)... But how?? It is obvious that Galadriel knew of the test the Valar were running on her when she was tempted to get the ring for herself when Frodo offered it to her in Lorien. She said, after refusing it: "I passed the test... and now I shall diminish, and go into the West, remain Galadriel..." So, it is obvious she knew about the test... But how? My hypotesis: 1. Mithrandir told her about it when he came from Valinor. 2. The one being that sent her the Elessar, for the better protection of Lorien (I think it was Melian) told her 3. Or she had direct contact with the Valar through her mirror or through her powers... What do you think? Any info on this? __________________ "In place of a Dark Lord you will have a Queen! Not dark but beatiful and terrible as the Dawn! Treacherous as the sea! Stronger than the foundations of the Earth! All shall love me and despair!" --- Galadriel when tempted by the One Ring.