What does Gimli do with Galadriel's hair?

Galadriel's response surprised all of the Elves: she granted Gimli's wish and gave him three golden strands of her hair, which Gimli promised to set them in crystal as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days."
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What is the significance of Galadriel giving Gimli her hair?

For Gimli, taking her hair into battle, while peculiar, was enough to keep fighting. But for Galadriel, her life showed that the gift signified that Elves and Dwarves were only as different as they believed. In the end, she was proven right when a powerful bond formed between Legolas and Gimli.
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Did Boromir get a gift from Galadriel?

[edit] History. Before the Company of the Ring left Lothlórien, each of its members was presented with a gift by Galadriel. Boromir was given a belt of gold which he carried in the journey until the Breaking of the Fellowship.
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What insult does Gimli say to the Elves?

Either way, Gimli of course takes offense at this, and replies with "Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul" which means "I spit on your grave" in the common tongue. It is said in an old form of Dwarvish, known as Khuzdul.
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Was Galadriel related to Fëanor?

Galadriel was a niece of Fëanor, the most important Elf of the early First Age.
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Why did Galadriel Give Gimli Three Hairs? (Updated) Middle-earth Explained



Why is Gandalf also called mithrandir?

Although Gandalf is his most commonly-used moniker, he went by several other names as well. In his origins as a Maiar spirit in Valinor, he was known as Olorin. In Gondor, he was known as Mithrandir, meaning Grey Pilgrim. The White Rider was his name to those who saw him on his great white horse, Shadowfax.
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Is Gandalf in love with Galadriel?

While the relationship between Gandalf and Galadriel is expanded in the books (as are most things), the one thing the books and films have in common is that that relationship is always 100 percent platonic.
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What does elessar mean in Elvish?

Elessar is a Quenya word meaning "elf-stone". It referred to the magical Elfstone, and later to "King Elessar", the royal name of Aragorn II.
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Who asked for Galadriel's hair?

Galadriel's response surprised all of the Elves: she granted Gimli's wish and gave him three golden strands of her hair, which Gimli promised to set them in crystal as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days."
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What test did Lady Galadriel pass?

The test was to refuse the ring and "remain Galadriel" and go to the West, or to take the ring and establish her kingdom on ME. Going to the west was already an option for her.
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What did Legolas get from Galadriel?

Legolas receives a bow and arrows from Galadriel. This gift is the same in the Lord of the Rings books and movies. Gimli initially is unsure about a gift. In the end, he asks for a strand of Galadriel's hair.
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Why is Galadriel dark?

During their meeting, Galadriel considered accepting the One Ring when Frodo offered it to her. Then, all of a sudden, she was changed into a terrifying "dark form" that could easily conquer Middle-earth with the Ring's power.
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What did Sam get from Galadriel?

To Sam she gave a little box of plain grey wood, unadorned save for a single silver rune upon the lid. It contained earth from Galadriel's orchard, the earth was like grey dust, soft and fine, and in the middle of which was a seed, like a small nut with a silver shell.
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Why did Gimli not know about Moria?

There are a few reasons why Gimli would have been unaware of Balin's fate: a messenger could have been killed by orcs on the way to spread the news, or they could have been trapped within the mines for some time before they were killed.
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Is Aragorn half elf?

Aragorn isn't a half-elf, he's a tiny fraction of an elf. Elros, who was a half-elf (actually 9/16), was his very remote ancestor. But more importantly, the heirs of Elros were not given the choice to be elven or human, although the Valar did grant them unusually long life-spans.
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Why did Fëanor create silmarils?

The Silmarils were created by Fëanor in Valinor after the unchaining of Melkor. According to a legend, Fëanor conceived the idea of capturing the light of the trees from the hair of Galadriel, which shone with gold and silver. Fëanor gave his heart to their making and could not duplicate them.
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Does Legolas love Gimli?

Legolas and Gimli's relationship is strong in The Lord of the Rings, even though it wasn't explicitly romantic in canon. The members of the Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings forge an unbreakable bond while on their mission to destroy the One Ring.
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What did Galadriel give Aragorn?

Galadriel then presents the Fellowship with additional gifts. To Aragorn she gives a sheath for his sword, Andúril, and a green gem in a silver brooch. Boromir, Merry, and Pippin each receive belts of silver or gold, while Legolas receives a longer, stouter bow.
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What did Gimli ask of Galadriel in the book?

In the Fellowship of the Ring Gimli asks Lady Galadriel for a single strand of her hair. She then honors him with three. The surrounding elves seem very astonished by the gift she bestowed upon Gimli.
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How did Aragorn get the name Strider?

When establishing his own royal house, the king chooses the name Telcontar, which is merely "Strider" translated into an elvish tongue. This idea was inspired by Pippin, who insisted on calling Aragorn "Strider" long after discovering his real name.
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Why is Aragorn called Elfstone?

"Elessar", the name

[W]ord went through the City: 'The King is come again indeed. ' And they named him Elfstone, because of the green stone that he wore, and so the name which it was foretold at his birth that he should bear was chosen for him by his own people.
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Did Galadriel marry Gimli?

To answer your question, no neither Gimli or Legolas get married or have any children. It was suggested I did an info post about all the Fellowship and their spouses.
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Is Lady Galadriel Arwen's mother?

Arwen is one of the half-elven who lived during the Third Age; her father was Elrond half-elven, lord of the Elvish sanctuary of Rivendell, while her mother was the Elf Celebrian, daughter of the Elf-queen Galadriel, ruler of Lothlórien.
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Did Gandalf know Bilbo had the ring?

At the end of The Hobbit, Gandalf reveals to Bilbo that he knows about his magic ring. Here's why the scene doesn't contradict The Lord of the Rings. Gandalf's knowledge of Bilbo's ring in The Hobbit doesn't create a Lord of the Rings plot hole.
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