Tolkienmay have originally written, as long as the story makes sense.
Gandalf Is One of the Istar, but What Does That Mean for His Story?
In contrast,others felt that it was too obvious and that this probably meant he was another Istari.
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Buthim beingone of the Blue Wizardswas the main theoryamong the people who didn’t think he could be Gandalf.
It may be thatThe Rings of Powertakes this road, but it’s still a ways ahead.
Until then, Gandalf has some growing to do.
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It’s certainly the most popular, but it’s one among many five, to be precise.
For example, as a Maiar, he has an “official” Ainur name: Olorin.
That is his job, though, so it’s better having Gandalf or Incanus around anyway.
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And, of course, “Gandalf” also has a pretty special meaning.
So, if Gandalf says his name is Gandalf, then it must really be Gandalf, and vice-versa.
He’s not a stranger anymore.
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