Arwen vs. Galadriel

[Belegorn]

Originally Posted by cellurdur

Gil-galad fought Sauron with Elendil and it would seem Elendil alsted longer.

So? Before that Sauron took out Finrod and Beren [The Lay of Leithian; 2167-2214]. Why should his fighting with Elendil make a difference that the two of them defeated Melkor's greatest servant?

Originally Posted by cellurdur

Defeating a foe in a physical fight does not mean you are his or her equal in power.

I never said it does, but you did say Glorfindel was, "an elf of great power and a Balrog slayer". My point is that there were other Elves of great power who also slew Maia, and obviously there are those who did not slay any Balrog who are of great power.

Originally Posted by cellurdur

Glorfindel already was a Balrog slayer and after this had his powers GREATLY enhanced.

How are you going to argue that, "Defeating a foe in a physical fight does not mean you are his or her equal in power" when I mention other Elves and their battles with Maiar, but you continue to say Glorfindel is "a Balrog slayer" as if it qualifies more with him?

Originally Posted by cellurdur

This quote by Gandalf also adds weight to the argument.

"Even if you chose for us an Elf-Lord such as Glorfindel, he could not storm the Dark Tower, nor open the road of fire by the power that is in him."

I disagree with you taking that to mean Glorfindel was the strongest.

Originally Posted by cellurdur

It is Glorfindel alongside Gandalf who have the seats at the right and left hand of Elrond.

By that logic as the head Elrond is the most powerful, stronger than even Gandalf who is not at the head. I'm not sure that sitting in a position of honor necessarily makes reference to one's power compared to all others.

Originally Posted by cellurdur

Is there a direct statement that Glorfindel is the most powerful elf in Middle Earth? No. However, like with Sauron personally attacking Imladris, all the evidence implies he was.

Again I disagree with you. Evidence says that Galadriel "was the mightiest and fairest of all the Elves that remained in Middle-earth" [Sil., Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, p. 270] When did Sauron personally attack Imladris?