The History of Glorfindel | Lord of the Rings Lore | Middle-Earth
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- Glorfindel was one of the greatest and oldest Elves of Middle-Earth, and he played a iconic part in some of the greatest events of the Lord of the Rings Mythos. He was one of the Noldor Elves that had traveled to Middle-Earth and he would become one of the 12 Lords of Gondolin. His greatest and most famous deed, was the slaying of a Balrog of Morgoth, an act that would cost him his life, and he would be the only Elf in the History of Arda that was sent back to Middle-Earth after their death.
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Hey guys I hope you enjoy this week's episode! It took me a while to compile the research but I'm really happy with the way it turned out. As always subtitles are available and feedback is welcome :) I've also got an upcoming surprise video this weekend, to help you all get through these tough times!
Nice History Of Middle Earth just did a video on Glorfindal too. Great work!!
Thank You for this. I doubt you remember, but I was the one who asked you about Glorfindel and the passage about "seeing an Elf Lord revealed in his wraith." at the river at Rivendale, and what this meant. You have answered this beautifully! Thanks for all your hard work and research.He was indeed, an Elf Lord!
@@davidp.5598 "It never ceases to amaze me the courage of hobbits go now with all the courage you can muster."
~Balin King of Moria
You're welcome David, and I do remember your comment! :)
Are u Maltese?
I don’t know why, but Glorfindel’s story really touches my heart.
Yeah, he was always ready to sacrifice himself and put his people's safety as his priority. A truly selfless character!
For me its his continued selflessness and good sense. I wonder how a character we know so little of still inspires my loyalty!!
Perhaps his nobility strikes the same chord as the one in you!
"And I thought to myself then there is one who I could follow, there is one I could call king." ~Balin King of Moria
'So, Mithrandir.... How did you get on with that Balrog ? Yeah... Me too.'
'Oh shut up golden boy, you fought a Balrog when those things were dime in a dozen and I fought one when Tolkien revised that there were only 7 of them. '
I loved the moment in Fellowship when the Nazgul were crossing the Ford of Bruinen to get to Frodo and Elrond sent the flood. The Nazgul tried to retreat but Glorfindel revealed his true form. I can't remember the words but Tolkien said something about being caught between the flood and an Elf Lord uncloaked drove them mad with fear. I'm sure Frodo was wearing the ring at the time allowing him to see Glorfindel as he exists in the other world.
Correct!
what book is this?
@Wilxarkun Castillo Pretty sure it was FotR- Many Meetings when Frodo has just woken up and Gandalf is explaining tp him what happened at the Ford
@Exar kun Castillo the elves who lived in Valinor and saw the light of 2 trees live in both worlds at once, seen and unseen world. Apart from that, Glorfindel has almost Maiar strength being resurrected from Mandos by Eru
@@likac92009 maiar level....no not even close
What is it about Balrog's and their desperation death grabs when they are about to go down 🤦♂️😆😆
If you can’t win make sure the opponent can’t either
If they go down their taking you down with them
Glorfindel has been one of my favorite characters in the lotr universe, ever since i first saw him in Battle For Middle Earth 2!
Haha yeah, he definitely deserved more than a 1.5k price tag 😂
I mean, his fast attack speed, high attack power(when buffed), high movespeed, aoe heal/stun, decent armor and ridiculously-sized cleave on his attacks certainly made him comparable to more expensive units like Haldir, Legolas, and Elrond.
Battle for Middle Earth 2 was an amazing game
This story would be a great film
LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!
or a mini serie
All three of the great tales of the silmarillion would be fantastic movies
He knows his kin are misguided but he cannot change their minds. Many would do nothing and watch and say "I told you so", but that was never even an inkling of a thought to him! He chose instead to attempt to join the misguided, probably in hopes to guide them and help mitigate their foolishness. Even after the betrayals he still continued to sacrifice himself and do so elegantly and fiercely. This guys good!
One of my favorite elves. Love his appearance in the Fellowship of the Ring, the Hobbits truly have no idea just how epic Glorfindel is.
It bothers me that he was replaced in the movie by Arwen.
Yeah, it's a pity :(
Yep...but there isn’t too many characters they got right in the films
While it would have been nice to see him, I understand why his role was replaced with Arwen, so it doesn't bother me so much.
Cinematically, Arwen would have been a really boring character if they stuck strictly to the book. I'm personally glad they gave her more to do but it does suck that it was at the cost of this legend.
Sticking in Arwen didn't bug me much, but the changing of what happened at the Ford bugged me a lot. In the book Frodo was alone and even in his weakened state he held his ground in defiance against the Nazgul, then The Witch King struck him dumb and broke his sword by magic. Seeing that display of defiance by Frodo would have given us a glimpse into his courage and seeing that display of power would have made the Nazgul more menacing than just scary looking guys riding around.
Hey Carl listen buddy I dont know if you make this videos alone but I've probably seen everyone of them and I want you to know your awesome bro and I really appreciate it 👍 I really enjoy this stuff
Thanks Aaron! They take a lot of work, but it's more than worth it for this community :D
Your very welcome have a great day be safe
Love glorfindel! Also lord Prince Imrahil, he did a lot in a small time during the War of the Ring and was a valiant man, would love a video on him some day.
Yeah he deserved some screen time considering that he's quite an iconic book character! I'll make sure to do him justice soon ;)
Yea! I also loved Prince Imrahil, was very disappointed when he was cut from the movie.
@@tacrossover me too! But to do full justice to characters like Glorfindel and Imrahil it would have been six movies not three! Hang on they missed a trick there!
My favorite elf. I would have love to see him in the movie.
I missed him and the scene of his power at the river. An awesome beautiful terrible force that terrorized the enemy and their horses. An elf lord revealed in all his terrible power.
Also there was something wonderful of the sound of bells as he rode looking for Frodo et al. It was a needed contrast to the horror of the nine. Yes, he is one of my favorites in Tolkien lore. I wasn't thrilled with pushing him aside to build up Arwin's character. I wish they would have come up with something different for her.
Yeah, Glorfindel, as Gandalf describes him when talking to Frodo when they are in Rivendell, explains that Glorfindel and some of the other High Elves of the land are from the Blessed Realm and what Glorfindel revealed was his true form or 'as he is on the Other Side'
Great video! I didn't know much about his back story. You DID throw me when you mentioned he died however. I was like: wait, I KNOW he he was in Rivendell when Frodo arrived! What do mean he died? 😳🤣
Well done! 👍
Thanks man!
Glorfindel's story was always one of my favourites, and reading the books after seeing the movie, I was sad to find out they could have used him in the Nazgul scene, but also understand they would have had to then explain who he was, which would have added extra time to the movies. In the 3rd age I believe he was probably the most dangerous warrior of the free people's with only possibly the maiar, good or evil, posing any threat to him. I think Tolkien realised he couldn't use him much in his writing as he had created a deus ex machina level character, so had to come up with a reason not to include him in the fellowship
Thank you for making this video I always wanted to know who Glorfindel was and what he did
You're welcome Hunter! :)
He's a lightweight compared to Bill the pony
Bill is on a whole other level my friend
Who?
@@safenders lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Bill
@@yodaslovetoy thanks
What a great treat for the time of Corona! Thank you for getting me through this!
Glorfindel has always been one of my favorite heroes of The Lord of the Rings. His absence from the movie adaptations of Tolkein's novels was a HUGE disappointment! That they replaced Glorfindel's rescue of Frodo with Arwen, daughter of Elrond was a huge travesty...because she really had nothing whatsoever to do with that entire situation in the written prose. Ah well, at least we all know the true savior of our little Hobbit hero, Frodo. Had it not been for Glorfindel's swift action after finding Aragorn and the band of Hobbits, Frodo might have become a mini Nazgul.
This was a very well presented accounting of Glorfindel's life, accomplishments, and character! He's easy to admire!
This is my new favourite channel. Thank you so much 😊
Glorfindel is one of those Tolkien characters that I wish Tolkien had written more about, particularly his doings in the 2nd and 3rd ages.
He is my first favourute elf... Even though his character never appears in the movie, I know he is wise, kind, and, also cool just from readiing the book..
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, as I do all your videos! I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make all these wonderful videos! You rock 👍👍
Extremely detailed and informative video on a favourite elf. Thank you.
Excellent video! I really wish there was a cinematic telling of Glorfindel's story. Can just imagine how epic his duel with the Balrog would be?! And I can see where Peter Jackson pulled many aspects of Glorfindel's life, and applied it to other characters. Keep up the great work!👍👊
Bro keep us updated with your videos. I couldn’t stop watching them.
It is interesting to point out that both Echtelion and Glorfindel were Balrog-slayers, but only Glorfindel seems to have been re-embodied.
Hmm I believe Ecthelion was eventually re embodied, he just wasn't sent back to Middle-Earth :)
@@GeekZoneMT that could very well be the case.
This was a great video to watch. Thanks man
Love your videos, i hope more movies will come and tell these stories of the elves!
Another great video, thanks for the upload
Awesome video as always
Thanks for this backstory. I haven't been able to tackle/read The Silmarillion, so I only knew him from his stance against the nazgul at the river bordering Rivendell. Fascinating story.
One of the best videos, keep on this amazing work. A very inspiring story. Especially during Passover-period, the value of self sacrifice is fitting.
Neat, I've been waiting for this. Thank you so much :D
You're welcome Razor! :)
Thank you for the fantastic stories and facts!
Another great video, man
Excellent job! I love this one.
Thanks Donna!
A wonderful video. I never took time to read Glorfindel's story but i regret that now as you have painted a beautiful history . Now i will go back and read more thanks to you. Looking forward to your surprise for us! Thank you in advance...
You're welcome Gigi! I'm glad I could share it with you :)
I love your videos. Very informative, very well done. Thank you good sir.
Amazing video, so much great detail and well spoken.
I don't ever comment, but, when I heard "Glorfondel's steed" couldn't help but add the name of the steed, is Asfaloth, and, i would not say he owns Asfaloth after having a read.
Glorfindel! A wonderful character thank you! :)
You're welcome Maureen, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)
Glorfindel was likely to be more powerful than Elrond and the equal at least of Galadriel seeing as they had both been in Aman originally and both left in pursuit of the Silmarills around about the same time. Glorfindel took down a Balrog (as did Gandalf) and that's no easy task. In fighting terms he was very strong. I think overall Tolkien didn't make enough use of Glorfindel. Why send him back to Middle Earth if after helping with the seeing off of the Witch King he spends three thousand years chilling in Rivendell with a rapid mercy mission to save Frodo his only notable action therafter. He was probably capable of so much more. How much we will unfortunately never know. Especially with the passing of Christopher Tolkien.
Thank you for another great video! I was wondering if you could do one about Arwen's entire life!?
Thanks Stephanie, I'll do my best to include it in a future poll =)
I don't think I've ever seen a TH-cam channel with as little dislikes as yours! Amazing work 🤗🤗
I miss that old creepy eerie music intro!! Good vídeo excelent ...
You always feed My lotr needs ...
Man this was awesome. Very nice pictures!! . I think someone has to make a video game about him like shadow of mordor ect...it d be great.
I would say after his death and reconstruction, and his millennium and a half of being an all around chill ass guy, enjoying the simple things in life like spiritual attuning and enrichment. I'd say clearly without a doubt hes the most formidable elf in Arda at the time of lotr. Since hes always lead a soldiers life of a captain, hes well organized and tactically minded, with high marks for effective leadership and all its logistics required of ones self. Though as being a born warrior his duties never gave him the time to research scholarly pursuits or learn as much of all the great mysteries of the world. So while having a love of knowledge and a lust to learn all he could of the unknown. While not considering him as unlearned by any means at all, I say his soldiers life made certain that he would never have the time required to be a great and wise scholar. So he might not be able to cure your morgul wound, he could definitely kill the nazghul that did that to you though
Great video GeekZone! I found that Glorfindel was titlled "Firstborn" which could be a hint that he might be among the first Elves that have awaken. This would make him one of the eldest beeing in Middle Earth but due to the fact that he was reborn might not look that way (e.g. not like Cirdan) although you have mentioned that we was born in Aman during the years of trees. Any coments on that?
the elves are the Firstborn of Ilúvatar (God in this setting).
I enjoy your videos so much Carl! What books for I read to get Glorfindel’s story? Maybe after your history of videos you could do some book recommendations for the people you’re talking about?
The Fall of Gondolin and Sillmarillion both have a lot about him :)
Thank you!
“hope lay in secrecy not battle.” Merry and Pippin weren’t the most secretive
@@ikeimas... And loose
Would have been awesome to see him face Durin's Bane.
You should do a video on what happened to Shelob, the watcher in water and any other monsters of middle earth after the ring was destroyed
I've actually already covered Shelob and the Watcher, though I hope to remake these videos in the future since they're a bit old now :)
It's odd that he disappears in the first book (LOTR) never to be heard from again. From a movie perspective, it made more sense to have Arwen rescue Frodo. Glorfindel is an interesting character, but he's just.. gone from the story. Maybe he joined up with the Blue Wizards and disrupted Sauron's forces from within Mordor.
Too late now, but why not both Glorfindel and Arwen rescuing Frodo? I dislike saying it but the word “budget” is the villain here.
Now that I think about it, Glorfindel and Revan from Star Wars are very similar characters. Both of their origins are shrouded in mystery. They are both natural, incredible leaders and warriors, Revan with his astounding Batlle Precognition as well. Both possessed such a charismatic nature. They both are renowned for their legendary deeds, powers, and wisdom. And both are also fan favourites in their respective franchises.
Revan is my favourite Star Wars because you know, all things listed above and Glorfindel is one of my favourite Tolkien characters.
I like the think, Glorfindel's dagger used agents the balrog later became sting
It's interesting that Glorfindel with his rich backstory did not play a larger role in the war of the Ring. I read that Tolkien once conceptualised him as a member of the fellowship but then chose against it for reasons unknown to me.
From a within-story perspective, I find it hard to justify why he who returned to Middle-Earth - possibly the only elf to do so after the War of Wrath - would face the witch-king but then hold back when Sauron returns.
My suggestion is that Glorfindel should have joined the Grey Company. I would have loved to hear his perspective on Isengard, the paths of the Dead, and especially Minas Tirith, because it resembles Gondolin in many ways.
Glorfindel’s story could make an entire stand alone book/movie.
Glorfindel is essential. He is one of the few that plays a meaningful part in every age other than Cirdan. Galady and Elrond with rings are different. As for power, I ran a brackify once. Luthien won, rightfully so, but others probably more “powerful” than Glorfy include Feanor, Fingolfin, Cirdan, Turgon and Earendil depending on if you count mix blood.
Good video. You didn’t address the conflict of whether he is the same or not, but I agree he is and hold little reason to think he wouldn’t be.
I had no idea the Glorfindel that found Frodo was THE Glorfindel! I am re-reading the trilogy now (only second time, first time was a 10 years ago), having read the Silmarillion three times over the last decade. I was so surprised to see his name I had to consult the Appendix and Silmarillion. I thought it was younger elf with the same name. Where is the lore that he returned in a new form? The Unfinished Tales? If so I need to read it! Thanks for the great video :)
Glorf was such a badass!
Good information thnx
You're welcome mate!
I wonder if Glorfindel ever visited his grave?
Beleriand was sunk beneath the sea so his grave was under water by that time
@@realworldforum Thanks. I didn't think about that. 🤔
@@raydavison4288 no problem 😄
I wish I could "like" this video more than once!
So Gandalf'S fall from the Bridge of Khazad-Dûm was basically just Glorfindel 2.0 with more resurrection ...
Pretty much…
What an absolute, unyielding boss.
good vid
Not an expert but always though him the most powerfull elf in middle earth, due to his resurection, only surpassed by the ring bearers because of the rings themselves
It's hard to say, though we can agree that he was undeniably powerful! 😂
I’d agree, he seems a lot more powerful than Elrond or Galadriel though of course power ≠ wisdom and knowledge.
Maybe Elrond and Galadriel's powers became enmeshed in their rings, and faded when the master ring was destroyed.
@@ThirdEngr powerful though he was Galadriel was the most powerful elf in Middle Earth.
@@simonmorris4226 Feanor, Finrod, Fingolfin, Maedros or the Telleri Thingol by his marriage to empowered by a valier maia... the list of way more powerful than the little sister and cousin to some of those legendary elfs is quite long.there is mistake in this video, the spirit of Glorfindel only passed through the halls of Mandos and continued obviously to whatever the big guy iluvatar reside, and judged worthy have been rewarded with resurrection in much enhanced state. The Valars had no the authority to do that. In his later writhing Tolkien more or less replaced Glorfindel in the LOTR with Gandalf, the similarities are obvious.Glorfindel in his enhanced by Iluvatar himself state is comparable to the greatest elfs of the First Age when they were in their prime, if not even stronger.
Galadriel is simply survivor from those great times and super big fish in the shallow pond of the Third Age due to her incredible age, wisdom and lineage, but she is not in the Glorfindel or any of the others from which i just mention few league, not even close.i am talking about the books, what some hollywood screenwriter will twist in the story is of no interest for me.
I wonder, what if the dagger that Glorfindel used to stab the Blarog with was the same dagger that would become Sting?
After all both Swords found in the troll hoard along with the dagger were also made Gondolin.
Love your videos keep up the good work do not lose hope in this dark time and stand men of the west!
Thanks man, stay safe!
Very nice, indeed.
Oh that's cool they used a landbridge to cross into Middle Earth.
Glorfindel probably had some Vanyarin genes since his hair was golden.
Thorin~"There still a few warriors."
Balin King of Moria~ "Old warriors."
toymakers 😂😂😂😂
@@lorehub923 "what are we tickers, toymakers hardly the stuff of legend." ~ Balin King of Moria
@@shadowcloudspher5149 Balin was very good at telling stories .
@@lorehub923 Yess I agree, he leaves a great impression.
So... what ever happened to the lost sister? :o
That Hollow Knight music fits really well!
Since I am busy I have something to look forward to tomorrow!
Awesome ;)
Both you and History of Middle Earth posted a Glorfindel video on the same day
Yeah, Glorfindel is getting plenty of attention 😂
😂😂😂🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ Good work man
Thanks man!
Hahaha posting the same vid on the same day, but both your videos are great!
Hi, I just wanted to ask what else I can read from Tolkien or if there are any good fan-fictions about the battle of rath. I have already read the small Hobbit (at least it is called like that I'm German), the lotr of course, the Silmarillion, the book of lost stories, the unfinished tales of numenor and middle earth, the children of hurin, the fall of gondolin and from beren and luthien. That was all I was able to get my hands on. Would be nice if you could recommend other things to me. Thanks:)
So bummed that series will not be about the first age...
Glorfindel is a bit of an anomaly. He is extremely powerful in Middle Earth yet holds a very small part in the story. He is similar to Galadriel and Elrond as being ancient and powerful in spirit and strength yet holds no leadership role that we know.
I think Tolkien reused the name at the start of the writing of LotR and as the story progressed he decided to intertwine the original character with this one. But it doesn't quite fit because he is a major character playing a much smaller role. The fact that he could not use him in the Fellowship shows how overpowered he is compared to everyone even Gandalf. So Tolkien decided to replace his role as Elf with Legolas.
I think it is part of Tolkien's mythos that the world was devolving. It had reached its peak in the Second Age and even Sauron, as powerful as he was is only a servant of a greater power. This means that all of those characters in the early stories overwhelm the latter happenings in the Third Age. We see the powerful Elves ruling lands in Middle-Earth but Glorfindel seems almost a hired sword. A soldier owing fealty to Elrond.
He is very interesting but seems very out of place to me.
Or that he saw himself as a lesser lord, and Elrond as a high lord worthy of giving his service to. Indicating how powerful Elrond, who had also seen the undying lands, was.
Elrond could have rightfully claimed the title King of the Noldor.
@@kieranh2005 I believe it could not, because he came from the mother's side, and the legacy was from father to son.
I believe that Glorfindel has surpassed the level of lordship to the adviser of lords, with the resurrection, and to stay nearby in case Sauron returned.
is there a video about Tuor and Idril?
Thank you....
Is it a coincidence that you post a video about Glorfindel at the same day as History of Middle earth?
Yeah it wasn't a collab or anything, just a coincidence. More content for the community though! :)
There were many great elves of the first age. Mightiest of them all was Feanor who made the silmarils. He battled many balrogs at the same time and held his own until Gothmog [lord of balrogs] joined the fray and finally Feanor was slain. Fingolfin was said to be the strongest, most steadfast and valiant. He battled Morgoth himself in single combat and wounded him several times before tiring and finally being slain by the dark lord. Ecthelion fought and defeated Gothmog but was killed in this great deed. Glorfindel is one my favourites along with Fingolfin and would love a tv series or movie[s] based around these incredible characters. We may see Glorfindel in the Amazon tv series which takes place in the second age. Lets hope so.
My favorite of Tolkien's elves.
13:02 my fave pic
Great content @GeekZone, dismiss my previous comment. The background music is consistent, which I did not realize.
Thanks Jeremy!
I hate that the fellowship of the ring film has elronds daughter saving frodo instead of it being Glorfindel
Hi we need a video of haldir
Every Nazghul's gangsta until they see Glorfindel
what were his armours made of, why they can withstand the balrog's attack
Hell yeah
Maeglin was not of Gondolin. He was a dark elf, son of Eol by Arehdel.
Glorfindel, mastrer of the house of the balls of steel
Probably the MOST powerful elf during the second and third age!
That's Galadriel, who was said to be an equal to the Elf King Feanor who himself was a rival the the Valar. Feanor fought multiple Balrogs at the same time for days before he fell before the might of the Lord of the Balrogs. A being equal in status to Sauron himself. Feanor was pretty much stronger than all of the maiar and an equal to some of the Valar. That's how powerful Galadriel was as well. Not that she could fight for days like Feanor could, her stamina would let her down.
@@Reina5342 Galadriel was indeed 1 of the most powerful of the remaining Noldor in Middle Earth! But I'm not certain if she was powerful enough to withstand a Balrog before she acquired the Ring Of Adamant!
@@curtislangford3181 Whether she was called his equal before or after the Ring i believe is unknown. But the Elven Rings didn't really amplify their power as with Gandalf. They were instead used to make the land more beautiful and everlasting or make them better leaders that inspire their troops. But i have heard that Sauron himself feared the power of Galadriel so either way, she wins and i believe she could easily handle a lower Balrog. Only the Lord of the Balrogs could claim to be a match for her i think. Though as i said. Her stamina would give out sooner or later.
Yo hollow Knight music that's dope