The 10 Most Powerful Beings in Middle-earth | Tolkien Explained
Who are the most powerful beings in Middle-earth? This Tolkien deep dive ranks the ten mightiest figures in the legendarium -- from Eru Iluvatar, the Creator who authored all existence, down through the Valar, Maiar, and the extraordinary Children of Iluvatar who defied the cosmic hierarchy.Morgoth, the supreme fallen angel, poured his very essence into the world and became weaker than his own servant Sauron. Ungoliant devoured the light of the Two Trees and terrified Morgoth himself. Gandalf refused absolute power and changed the world through service. Luthien defeated both Sauron and…
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