Despite being less powerful in magic until his resurrection, Galadriel thought that Gandalf was more deserving than Saruman to lead the White Council since he was one of the most intelligent and wisest individual in Middle-earth. He was highly versed in the history and customs of several people of Middle-earth, as well as the many languages and writing systems that were spoken there. He believed he was the greatest scholar on Hobbit traditions. His lengthy travels gave him the opportunity to mee ... (Read More)