Why is Gimli obsessed with Galadriel?

He has made no secret of his enmity with Elves, particularly Wood-elves. Yet he cannot help himself but to be awed by the Lady Galadriel's compassion and understanding. He discovers that not only can he be awed by an Elf, but actually treasure a relationship with one. Hence his request: bold and yet humble.
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What did Gimli want from Galadriel?

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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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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Who is Galadriel in love with?

It's clear that Gandalf and Galadriel have an unbreakable bond that transcends petty labels like "platonic" or "romantic." They're loyal to one another, they understand one another, and they're there for one another when it counts.
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Why is Galadriel called The Man Maiden?

Due to Artanis's height and her great strength of body and will, Eärwen chose the Quenya name Nerwen, meaning "man-maiden". Alatáriel was the Telerin name given to Galadriel by Celeborn, meaning "Maiden Crowned with Radiant Garland", which referred to her hair.
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Why is Gandalf also called mithrandir?

Each Wizard is distinguished by the colour of his cloak. For most of his manifestation as a wizard, Gandalf's cloak is grey, hence the names Gandalf the Grey, and Greyhame, from Old English hame, "cover, skin". Mithrandir is a name in Sindarin meaning "the Grey Pilgrim" or "the Grey Wanderer".
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Why did Lady Galadriel turn dark?

The scene in question was the interaction between Frodo and Galadriel in Lothlorien. 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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Is Stairway to Heaven about Galadriel?

But the general consensus seems to be that Stairway to Heaven isn't based on LotR. So one day I asked myself, if it were, what would it mean? I did a line by line analysis and decided that this song is about Galadriel's refusal of the Ring in Lothlorien in the Chapter called "The Mirror of Galadriel".
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Why is Lady Galadriel so powerful?

Galadriel had awesome genes. There were the Two Trees in the Blessed Realm. Anyone who sees the Light of the Two Trees automatically becomes more powerful, like a lot more. God gifted her a unique extraordinary mind reading power (she was born with it).
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Is Galadriel married to Celeborn?

Celeborn was the Lord of Lothlórien, and the husband of Galadriel, Lady of the Golden Wood. He was said to be one of the wisest Elves in Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age. During the War of the Ring, Celeborn defended Lothlórien and led the assault on Dol Guldur.
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Does Legolas fall in love with 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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Who did Legolas love?

Tauriel truly threw a wrench in Legolas' life when he fell in love with her. She was brave, fierce, and a protective leader of the guard. He was meant to be the dutiful son of King Thranduil, but in loving her, he became a stubborn, masterful archer instead.
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Why did Galadriel give Gimli three strands?

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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Why did Galadriel not give Fëanor her hair?

There was speculation that Galadriel's hair inspired Fëanor to create three shining jewels known as the Silmarils. But these jewels were not created with love in his heart. Galadriel denied her hair to Fëanor because she knew the greed in his heart would never change.
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Why did Boromir not get a gift?

It may simply be that the belt didn't impact the story enough, so it was cut for time. Though it's sad that Boromir was left belt-less in the movie, the knowledge that he received something useful and meaningful in the book is comforting.
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Who is the strongest Elf in LOTR?

The 15 Most Powerful Elves In The Lord Of The Rings, Ranked
  1. 1 Galadriel.
  2. 2 Elrond. ...
  3. 3 Lúthien. ...
  4. 4 Fëanor. ...
  5. 5 Fingolfin. ...
  6. 6 Gil-galad. ...
  7. 7 Tauriel. ...
  8. 8 Glorfindel. ...
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Is Galadriel Arwen's grandmother?

Arwen, then over 2,700 years old, had recently returned to her father's home after living with her grandmother, Galadriel, in Lothlórien. Aragorn fell in love with Arwen at first sight.
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What did Lady Galadriel do to Sauron?

Rather than cast magic at Sauron, Galadriel opts to challenge him on the spiritual plane; she resorts to her Wrath form to penetrate Sauron's mind and break his will. She obviously succeeds, as Sauron audibly cries aloud as he flees.
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Is Galadriel the most powerful elf?

All of the Elves that fans meet in the Lord of the Rings series are powerful and wise people. However, Galadriel may be the most powerful and wise Elf in Middle Earth, at least in the Third Age.
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What kind of elf is Galadriel?

The particular kingdom Galadriel and her husband Celeborn govern, Lothlórien or Lórien, is a realm of “Silvan” elves (the Nandor), who in the racial hierarchy of Tolkien's mythology are considered lesser elves.
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Who is the true hero in Lord of the Rings?

Most people think Frodo is the true hero of The Lord of the Rings. To put it another way: It is accepted by nearly all readers that the novel is about Frodo. It's his quest, his burden, he's the focus.
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Who is stronger Galadriel or Sauron?

Galadriel was the greatest and most powerful of all Elves in Middle Earth in the Third Age. Sauron the deceiver gave three Elves Rings of Power because he knew how strong they were, and he wanted to control them and have them on his side. Galadriel surpassed all other Elves in beauty, knowledge, and power.
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Was Sauron an elf?

Prior to the publication of The Silmarillion, Sauron's origins and true identity were unclear to those without full access to Tolkien's notes. In early editions of The Guide to Middle Earth, Sauron is described as "probably of the Eldar elves".
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