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Radagast is, of course, a worthy wizard, a master of shapes and changes of hue; and he has much lore of herbs and beasts, and birds are especially his friends. — Gandalf
Radagast was a friend to animals and birds and one of the Maiar of Yavanna. He was particularly interested in the kelvar and olvar of Middle-earth. But compared to Radagast, Gandalf was more knowledgeable about and respected birds. There is little insight into the character of Radagast in the work of Tolkien. Other than some distinguishing traits, not much is known about Radagast in the literature. Radagast had far less authority and knowledge than Saruman, who was the leader of the Order of Wizards, followed by Gandalf. When Radagast offered to assist the White in their examination of the Gladden Fields, he demonstrated certain traits of purity and naivete that made him a perfect collaborator for schemes of Saruman. He was viewed by Saruman as simple-minded and foolish, and it is audible that he behaved in a way that was not appropriate for an Istari. He failed in his assigned mission, but he did not fall into the shade since he was essentially nice and honest. It is unclear what Gandalf meant when he called Radagast the -- master of shapes and changes of hue -- during the Council of Elrond in the books. However, when it came to herbs and animals, he knew more than any man. He reportedly spoke several bird languages and was friendly with all animals. According to The Languages of Middle-earth by Tolkien, the name Radagast is derived from a Slavic pagan god, though it may possibly be Anglo-Saxon and have multiple meanings. One of the lesser gods of West Slavic mythology was called Radegast. He is a fertility, harvest, war, and sun deity. Redigast, Radegast, Radhost, Radhošť, and Radigost are some of his other names. Fans have also remarked on the resemblance to the Old English word rudugást, which means -- red-brown spirit.

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