The Significance behind Galadriel's Gift to Gimli | Lord of the Rings Lore | Middle-Earth

[@raphaeltrumpetsound835]

Thank you. You had me in tears. Not sad, but...tears of appreciation. This was beautiful. I remember reading it for the first time and with life's struggles, I had forgotten of this wonderful moment. Thank you, again, sir.

[@GeekZoneMT]

raphaeltrumpetsound I was really moved reading this; I'm truly glad you felt this way and moreso that you shared it with us! I wish you all the best, and thanks again!

[@stuartprior6178]

Very Well written, I remember first reading LOTR the first time over 40 years ago and still remember this part we and have enjoyed many times again over the years

[@eriz25]

raphaeltrumpetsound bhlpp

[@kyliev9777]

i cried too -.-

[@SuperLuminalElf]

Beautifully Stated. :)

[@spiderdude2099]

Gimli was so pure of heart he is still the ONLY dwarf to be offered passage to the undying lands. He goes together with his friend Legolas at the age of 250 who he feared would leave him behind in middle earth, and who he could not bear to think of a middle earth without.

[@brandocalrissian3294]

It's guy love. The purest of love.

[@rottenroads1982]

Here is what you should know, Gimli was 262 Years old when he left Middle Earth with Legolas. It’s the testament of a True Friendship.

[@IsoscelesWrestling_Official]

@@rottenroads1982Now that’s a real friend

[@Boogeyyyman]

​@@brandocalrissian3294, bromance

[@anjaplushenka5995]

True friendship, true *fellowship*

[@mcpheonixx]

Gimli is my most favorite character in lotr. I especially like how he and legolas became friends and ultimately sailed together to Valinor. His whole story line warms my heart.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Yes, though I wished them showed some more of his storyline in the films, such as the Glittering Caves :(

[@juanpablogonzalez8528]

this, i wish we had more gimli in the movies, they mostly played him for comic relief instead

[@WestNorf]

+Juan Pablo Gonzalez you can only fit so much into a few hours and with the amount of content at hand it's hard to find a middle ground Jackson did what he wanted with the films it's about the rings and that's how he kept it

[@vaiyt]

He went out of his way to add extra content that make Legolas awesome in contrast to taking away what made Gimli well rounded. It was not a compromise, it was a deliberate choice. Reminds me of how the Harry Potter films gave all of Ron's insights and good lines to Hermione.

[@juanpablogonzalez8528]

this, you stole the words from my keyboard, we could have had less arwen and shield-surfing and just a couple more of lines of dialogue from the books for gimli

[@WorgenGrrl]

This was a turning point for the Elves as well. The enmity of the Elves towards the Dwarves was just as strong. So to hear Gimli respond with such humility and respect must have made a great impression on them.

[@bgcvetan]

Gimli meets Feanor in the halls of mandos. Gimli : Hey Feanor, wanna hear a joke ? Feanor : Maybe... Gimli : Galadriel's hair. Feanor : i don't get it ? Gimli : That is right, you'll never get it.

[@shanealtmann]

Sadly Feanor died. His body burned itself up when he did so such was the fire within him. But, hey, I like the idea of Gimli wandering around Valinor speaking with the ancient ones that are still there. Kinda cool.

[@calebedourado]

That Print Screned post that will be saved forever... hahaha

[@lilianorubiano175]

If Feanor's spirit hadn't burned his corpse to ashes...Gimli's sick burn would've...😂😂😂

[@airahfuji]

This post will forever be hilarious till the end of time

[@cleanerben9636]

Mega oof

[@markjupiter4]

Beautiful. This is why I love Tolkiens world. Thanks for focusing on the humble bits of a grand narrative.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Brimstone Studio's Mark Mills You're most welcome! :)

[@bastabey2652]

Seeking sanctuary in LOTR lore after bitter ending in game of thrones.. LOTR still rules over fantasy genre

[@juanlaise1059]

And forever will.

[@Xaforn]

It is pure poetry in a world of beautiful fantasy, who could top that?

[@Grumph-jhorm]

Unless Disney buys it.

[@slupkasladka8326]

@@Grumph-jhorm No.

[@joehorstmann8027]

@@Xaforn Warhammer fantasy 😉

[@remdog1138]

You failed to mention what the gift did for Gimli: he no longer was subject to the gold and gem lust that was inherent in other dwatves. People forget that it killed Thorin Oakenshield.

[@michaelheath2866]

Hmm, I always thought it was the Ring held by Dwarf Kings like all Kings under the mountain. That ring forged by Sauron was used to corrupt the rulers of the Dwarves who used it. Just because they make a living working metal doesn't mean it's all they think about besides those with the Ring. If it is a racial trait, it doesn't explain how Gimli ends up leading a band of Dwarves to excavate the caves in Helms Deep. They were extremely rich and he grew quite wealthy despite being cured as you say.

[@remdog1138]

@@michaelheath2866 Thrain never got to give his ring to Thorin. I might be mistaken, but I think Sauron reclaimed the ring from Thrain in Mirkwood while disguised as the Necromancer. I do belive you are right about the dwarven ring enhancing their lust. It's something Sauron would do.

[@michaelheath2866]

@@remdog1138 Actually I was mistaken. The Dwarf Lords were given several rings, including the one meant for Thorin. However there is a deleted scene from The Hobbit, in which Gandalf finds what is left of Thrain in the castle ruins. He is alive technically but driven mad after years of torture possibly. Thrain is killed by Sauron. Presumably the ring was reclaimed though I don't recall seeing it on Thrain. That scene also shows that Gandalf is in possession of a ring of Fire, which was one of the Elven rings, given to him a while back. That's partly why he's so good with Fire, including Fireworks. It wasn't too important I think because as long as Sauron got the one ring, he could use it to control the rest. It's not quite shown but I'm betting when the One Ring was destroyed, the remaining rings were too.

[@PatriceBoivin]

@@michaelheath2866 Perhaps when the one ring was destroyed the rings of elves, dwarves and men reverted back to their original state. Perhaps a bit more innocent but still helpful.

[@michaelheath2866]

@@PatriceBoivin Sure it's possible. Though the overall trend of the series is away from magic so that's mainly what I took away from that business of the rings. Fading and going away ultimately. I'm still not sure how what caused Durin the VII to come back later for the Dwarves final age, call it a last hurrah I suppose as the Men continued their reign.

[@passiversosogni]

The fact that she already knew what gimli want since she has the ability of mind reading but gilmi refuses to express it thus she pressed on asking him in total of three times and gave him not only one as he desires but three strands of her hair shows that gimli is a man of character.

[@bekiryufka]

No! The book is open just in front of me. Galadriel actually asks 2 times gimli to name his wish.

[@GUEST-qw4te]

The smile of legolas wasn't the history of asking, but rather what it meant when she gave the hairs. Gimli treasured friendships, overcame greed, when he indicated that it was more precious than gold and more beautiful than the stars themselves. Most of all, gimli was pure of heart, and that was what galadriel had seen, and that is what she cherished.

[@madmouse1014]

Who can say no to Gimli? He's an adorable ball of a fluffy beard and stubbornness. :>

[@Jkirek_]

madmouse 101 I'd like to think the book is an exaggeration of what happened, while this is the real conversation: "What is it that you want?" 'nothing' "No really, I can't let you leave without a gift" 'I don't want anything' "I insist you tell me what you desire" 'okay sure, but I'm not asking for it. It's way too much to ask, and only because you insist and I want a token of friendship: my desire is a single hair' "Have three you cute bastard"

[@madmouse1014]

Jasper Kole Yup! XD

[@davecrupel2817]

And axes

[@davecrupel2817]

Jasper Kole xD

[@SeanHollingsworth]

Very deadly over short distances! ;-)

[@GeekZoneMT]

This is far from an action packed story, but I feel it's something very profound that we rarely hear about so I hope you all enjoy it anyway! :) In the Lord of the Rings these tiny connections really help in making the world feel cohesive, and this is one of my favourite ones!

[@CourtlySeaDog]

GeekZone love your vids man keep up the good work

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thank Cossack, I appreciate it!

[@Basaltmbl]

You understand and articulate the soul of Tolkien's works very well.

[@mikemelina9607]

Your description and remembrance of the story had me in tears.

[@Alan_Masters21]

I loved this video, it’s very beautiful and also shows how Galadrial, despite her age, remembers everything over the course of her amazingly long life

[@mimiccave]

Great video! I always thought Galadriel's gift to Gimili was the most important of all because it symbolized a friendship between the dwarves and the elves. And the fact that Gimili was so humble when he asked for such a gift speaks volumes about his character.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks mate. Yes I'd say it's one of the most symbolic gifts that Galadriel gave the fellowship, along with the 'garden box' that she had given Sam. I think it's a really nice piece of story telling, and the way this connection isn't really forced upon the reader, but we just happen to come across it, really makes it all the more magical and emotionally moving!

[@Tazdingo01]

@@GeekZoneMT This definitely was the most personal.

[@gardenerofgroovemiyagi3894]

This touched me in ways I dare not touch myself.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks mate!

[@davecrupel2817]

Lenny

[@Potato-Eye]

This touching story is one you can talk to your parents about and your therapist without shame. Lol

[@epicjn]

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[@nakefatty9167]

Show us on the doll; how it touched you.

[@Ronirvan]

There is also something I noticed. Galadriel's hair is said to have the light of the two trees of Valinor. Feanor made three silmarils by placing their light inside an indestructible kind of crystal. And what Gimli said he would do with the hair? Place them inside an imperishable crystal. She then gave him three hairs. Can you figure out the similarities?

[@GeekZoneMT]

Well spotted!

[@davecrupel2817]

@@mobyprick8400 kekekekekek

[@0d138]

@@mobyprick8400 I knew this comment would be here somewhere.

[@ogulcanyolcu8714]

@@mobyprick8400 oh no..

[@airon3348]

Similarities or Silmarialities?

[@petesampson4273]

I've never seen Galadriel but Kate Blanchett is almost too beautiful to look at! Liv Tyler, as Arwen, too! Say what you will about Peter Jackson; he filmed Kate Blanchett and Liv Tyler in a manner that makes their beauty transcend mortal description and it just might be the greatest achievement of his Tolkein films. Those portrayals, if nothing else, should secure his standing among the great directors of all time. And? He didn't make them "hot" in the sense of "I wanna tap that". He could have tarted them up with leather outfits that emphasize cleavage but he made the right choice. He just made them beautiful. clothed in shimmering white, in the sense that one just wants to gaze at their faces and feel love; which is exactly the right way to portray Galadiel and Arwen. They, in Tolkein's work, inspired the love of all good souls who gazed upon them. Their beauty, in book and film, was a beauty of the spirit more than a beauty of the flesh and Mr. Jackson managed to capture and immortalize both on film. Any hack can point a camera at a bit of fluff like Megan Fox but it takes a true artist to turn a beautiful and talented actress into a character that one can love from the depths of one's soul.

[@michaelcoulter1114]

pete sampson Very well spoken! While there are flaws in the movies, I've never watched a film adaptation of a beloved book that could even come close to Jackson's work!

[@St3v3z]

Jackson just had Arwen crying for 6 hours. Turned her into a right drip. I don't see the character of Arwen as being immortal at all (apart from the Elves not literally dying part). Galadriel was better, but still not quite as awe inspiring as I imagined her. They were well done characters (as well done as Tolkien women can be done, lets face it, he rarely expanded female characters very far) but PJ proved he didn't actually understand or care about the source material when he created Tauriel in The Hobbit, so I cant be letting him get too much praise. Tauriel, and specifically her love story with Kili, was some of the most challenging to watch screen time ive ever sat through. Genuinely made me die a little bit inside.

[@josephbuttigieg9757]

I think Jackson did justice to Galadriel but less to Arwen. Remember that she was supposed to be the most beautiful being upon middle earth.... very much like Luthien of old

[@vavanguer590]

nice com dude

[@arthurdaffos1490]

pete sampson thats what i love tolkien's work, beauty and innocence in the relationships. Such things are so lacking in modern litterature

[@3Minotaur3]

I always taught that it was a "on-the-moment" act of kindness from Galadriel. She asked what Gimli want, he asked humbly and shyly a hair. She is touched by his demand and gives him more than he asked. And Legolas smile because Gimli was humble enough to tell him what he asked from Galadriel (and we could see that the friendship between the 2 starts to grow). But you vid shows that indeed, it may have more significance than just a random act of kindness. Very interesting point of view... One thing for sure you can't miss is comparing the attitude of Gimli before entering the Forest and his attitude when leaving it. An obvious change of heart...

[@GeekZoneMT]

Yes, it was the moment that he let go of all his prejudice towards the elves :) As I mentioned in the video, it was due to seeing care and understanding in the eyes of one whom he had previously thought of as enemy :)

[@3Minotaur3]

Indeed. Even the body counts (At Helms Deep, for example) looks serious between the two of them, but at heart it's more like a friendly competition between two proud friends. Who can forget Legolas killing an Oliphant, and Gimli saying "That still count as one!" :-)

[@SantomPh]

earlier in the passages Gimli is already moved by Galadriel speak of Khazad-dum as it once was, even using the Dwarf names for Khazad-dum, Kheled-zeram (the Mirrormere) and the springs of Kibil-nala. While other Elves had been mocking Moria from the start, Galadriel remembers and appreciates just how much Gimli loves his people's true home. When they get their gifts Gimli is moved enough by her that he had already started exploring Lothlorien with Legolas.

[@SantomPh]

Later on Gimli meets King Eömer of Rohan at Aragorn's wedding, and the latter reminds Gimli of his words about how Galadriel is not the most beautiful person in the world. Gimli goes to fetch his axe but Eömer begs permission to tell Gimli that he chose Arwen as the most beautiful. Gimli excuses Eömer, saying "my love is given to the Morning, you have chosen the Evening."

[@TheOmilis]

2:40 Fëanor was Galadriel's uncle, but it doesn't matter here

[@GeekZoneMT]

Looked again at their family tree and you're right! Thanks for pointing it out!

[@madscientistshusta]

GeekZone its so crazy how he made those simirils and ultamatly no one could claim them, just like the one ring, such beauties were for not.

[@jesseschneider266]

I was just looking if someone mentionged it. Thx omilis. Great video Geek Zone!!

[@SvenTviking]

Half Uncle. Feanor and Finarfin had different mothers.

[@Skabanis]

Feanor the greatest elves who ever loved and the one who caused the most ruin!

[@Darthreloy]

Wow. It would take a lifetime to come up with a gesture so beautiful.

[@GeekZoneMT]

That's quite fitting considering The Lord of the Rings Mythos were written throughout all Tolkien's lifetime :)

[@jmitterii2]

Originally, he probably just thought this dwarf is just quite taken by the lady's beauty... then in a bathtub thought, I got it! And lore grew.

[@TheHatCollection]

Thank you for this. I would never have made this connection in a hundred years, and things like this only add to the majesty and beauty of Tolkien's great work. Amazing video, thank you again .

[@GeekZoneMT]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the kind words!

[@Mosux2007]

I've been reading LOTR for half-way to that hundred years, and this never occurred to me either. What an amazing point to make! Tolkien's genius seems to be a bottomless well of wonders!

[@person405]

That scene in Fellowship, where Gimli tells Legolas of his gift, is one of my favorites. Simple yet so well executed. How Rhys-Davies says "She gave me three"...gives me chills.

[@xqiuvmah]

I love the relationship gimli and galadriel shared. Especially when gimli was willing to fight eomer for questioning her beauty

[@vrijbuiterspartei2715]

Men... 🙄

[@royalhero4608]

Lol he was full on ready for a fight, I remember that scene in the book. He goes to get his axe before Eomer relents

[@snoproblem]

The way John Rhys-Davies, as Gimli, tells of Galadriel's gift is one of the most moving passages in the trilogy. I also love Legolas' knowing grin. : )

[@bodvarson1933]

This is my favorite Gimli moment. He's such a poetic and regal character in Tolkiens writing.

[@danextrinsic0174]

"for none have made a request so bold, and yet so courteous" - seriously, he essentially asked for a piece of her literal self while at the same time asking for a highly symbolicly precious object. yet, that was a very considerate and kind thing to request.

[@m4r35n357]

He didn't ask, read the words again.

[@danextrinsic0174]

m4r35n357 so "request" and "ask" arent associated? Galadiel asked him to ask for a gift. Kinda obvious. But, he didnt wish to ask for a single thing, if that is what you mean, then yes.

[@m4r35n357]

@@danextrinsic0174 Sort of, but my point is that he explicitly and _carefully_ declined: "I do not ask for such a gift. But you commanded me to name my desire".

[@danextrinsic0174]

m4r35n357 dude, its all just fancy talk. He basically said "i wouldnt ask of such a thing, but since youve ordered me to make my wish, this is my wish". In the end he asked, by her order, but it was a request/ask neither less. Galadriel forced him basically. But at the end of the day it was a request.... or in other words, he reluctantly asked. But, idk, lol. Your point is that he didnt ask directly per say. This is true

[@SportyGalaxy]

@@danextrinsic0174 That's basically what it means to be humble and courteous. You could say it's "just" fancy words. But it adds an atmosphere and feeling to the words, and if done right, it will be interpreted as way more courteous than just straight up telling what you wish. Then of course it could be simple shenanigans and you could be faking it. But in Gimli's case he truly felt that way and Galadriel could see that in his good heart. :)

[@LovinScott]

You are completely right on! I have been studying this for 40 years and have rarely had it explained so clearly....I came up with the exact same things years ago of course....but back then it seemed nobody really cared or gave it that much thought......it is nice to know that I am not the only one out there....thanks!

[@wright534]

A great commentary on my favorite scene in the entire trilogy. Thanks for posting.

[@GeekZoneMT]

You're welcome!

[@chucutitan]

Galadriel's gift to Gimli was astonishing and incredible. She had utterly refused repeatedly to grant a gift of a tress of her hair to Feanor of all people. Then she grants Gimli this gift. A healing effort between the Elves and dwarves. Gimli's friendship with Legolas plus the locket of hair was enough to gain passage to Tol Eressea. Had Tolkien, the longevity of a Dwarf I can only wonder what LOTR and the Silmarilion would look like today.

[@terjidjurhuus1917]

Fantastically laid forth, thank you! Also, as a minor detail, I really appreciate how you request a like by saying "if you feel I deserve it." Delightfully humble, in the true spirit of Gimli. :-)

[@diegooland1261]

Yes, this is why JRR is a master of his craft. This one small passage causes the reader to falter, to glimpse, perhaps set the book down for a moment.

[@kayskreed]

This was my favourite moment in Gimli's arc. Centuries of wrongdoings and mistrust among the Elves and the Dwarves finally put aside in this moment of mutual admiration and respect. Then Gimli and Legolas go on to become like two brothers and they leave the world together, with Gimli being granted a rare opportunity to see Galadriel again, in the Undying Lands, a journey not typically reserved for mortals. It's amazing, heartwarming stuff. It gets me everytime.

[@PuppyPhoenix]

This was a great video and very well done. I'm happy you went into the part about Fëanor and how her hair inspired him to craft the Silmarils. I'd also like to add that Galadriel was very unique in that she had gold and silver hair from her father and mother respectively. The genetics of the Elves is a lot more simple. They inherit their mother's or father's hair and eye colors. There is no mixing of colors or variations of pigments. Galadriel's parents were gold haired and blue eyed and silver haired and grey eyed. Galadriel herself is an exception in that she had both gold and silver hairs. Another way she is wholly unique is that her hair was filled with the light of the Two Trees. All other Elves it filled their eyes when they saw the (now dead) Two Trees. But for some reason that light filled not just her eyes but her already unusual hair. Thus why she goes by the epithet Galadriel which means 'radiant garland/crown.' By the time of Lord of the Rings she is one of two Elves we meet who came from the West, saw the Two Trees, and was filled with their light. All others passed away in the wars of the First and Second Ages or returned to the West. And these are just a few of the traits that make her an exceptional character ;-)

[@GeekZoneMT]

I wasn't aware about Elven genetics, that's really interesting and does add a whole new perspective to it. Thanks for sharing it with us, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@finn-3976]

The other one is Glorfindel right?

[@Thegooderstuffs]

@@finn-3976 I realize this comment is old, but wasn't it Cirdan?

[@themagictheatre2965]

@@Thegooderstuffs Yeah it was Cirdan. Glorfindel died during the First Age.

[@bendream544]

@@themagictheatre2965 Glorfindel is reborn amongst Elrond's household and rescues the hobbits at the Ford and also because of his unique persona was able to walk in both worlds simultaneously, hence the reason why the already weakened Nazgul (it was in bright sunlight)couldn't defend against his revealed Firstborn 'majesty' which he uses to force them and their terrified horses into the Bruinen River. Can't wait for people to dispute this one.........

[@TheGeekMonster]

What a beautiful video! That moment between Galadriel and Gimli is one of my favorites in the entire lore. It's so sweet and touching, and has such profound meaning, just as when she speaks of 'Khazad-dum' to him at their meeting. She didn't have to do that; it was a gesture of goodwill and kindness, to use a dwarf's native tongue. It's similar to the budding friendship of Legolas and Gimli, knowing the terrible strife that had lasted for so long between their peoples. Just warms the heart.

[@Fizord89]

7 people was refused a lock of Galadriel's hair.

[@richmartzeni946]

Pyro Psionyde and also, Feanor has an account on KZbin...

[@kathypitzer7455]

REALLY? WHO?

[@m4r35n357]

I can just imagine them all asking one after another . . . maybe Gimli was just the first!

[@aronsingh6513]

Such a beautiful explanation! There's so much lore to get your head around but I think this bit will stick!

[@GeekZoneMT]

I'm glad you liked it! The reason the Lord of the Rings will always be special for me, is that there are so many of these 'breadcrumbs' of information, that are very subtle and never 'pushed' in your face. You just happen to come across them, and together they end up forming a truly magical beautiful picture!

[@mikeokeeffe4692]

Aron yes

[@r.e.d.docena5957]

For me, Gimli's act served as a redemption, to what his ancestors have done with Thingol and the nauglimir and silmaril. Galadriel was in Doriath so she knew what happened.

[@redhammer92]

Years later this is still my single favorite bit of media around. A simple story beautifully told and wonderfully acted.

[@HM2SGT]

Thank you, I enjoyed that. I recognized and appreciated gimli's simple Grace, but I was unaware of the deeper history and significance. What a shame that 27 other people were unable to appreciate this.🙀

[@arpeatasharma802]

The innocence of Gimli and the graciousness of Galadriel is beautifully captured in the film. Thank you for the video... The explanation/analysis was beautiful...

[@MoralMonster]

Get break down. Time was put into this with much admiration of the scene. Your explanation and break down with the right video clips selected coming in at the right time with the music and your friendly warming voice made for a perfect collage. Had me smiling as if I was watching the movie. Well done....very well done. I'm subscribed. Thank you

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers thanos, I really appreciate it mate , I'm honestly humbled!

[@gregshock]

Fascinating! I’m rewatching LOR, right now and was marveling at this scene a short while ago. I had no idea of the significance of Gimli asking for a strand of hair and receiving three. Thankyou.

[@HPLOTRGOTfan]

I've only read/watched LOTR and after finding out more about the significance of the 3 hairs and Galadriels back story along with Feanor and the Silmarils (kudos to the brilliant video's by GeekZone), it makes this scene all the more sweeter and brings a bigger smile to my face. It just goes to sure that by having a good heart, being humble and modest and wanting the best for people, you can be rewarded in ways you can't imagine. Gimli received 3 hairs instead of one and was blessed that his "hands shall glow with gold" but the gold won't have dominion over him.

[@HowlinWilf13]

Congratulations! Addressing this particular question shows a streak of genius. I love the way you appreciate and include plenty of Tolkien's beautiful writing in your films. Well done, Carl.

[@falloutlies]

Gimli does explain the significance of Galadriel's gift to him, but is it known why Faenor so desperately wanted a lock of her hair? Great video by the way!

[@GeekZoneMT]

polymath I think it was simply for the sake of its beauty, but I could also see him using it in his crafts; It's hard to say, cause as far as I know we're never told why he wanted it :)

[@durchhalter]

Well, Feanor was the most gifted of the elves, matched in greatness by none of his folk ... except for his niece Galadriel. In many ways she was his opposite, yet would be the only one able to stand beside him without being outshone. Feanor feared Galadriel for her ability to look into the minds and hearts of people, revered her for her power and stunning beauty, and so wanted to ally himself with her to, inelegantly said, form a sort of ultimate elven power couple. The lock of her hair would have been a treasure to him and the symbol of their alliance just like it later became the symbol of the alliance between Gimli's people and the elves.

[@SantomPh]

Her hair was a natural blend of gold and silver due her heritage, and Fëanor never made anything like it. Were he alive when the Arkenstone was known he would have asked for it as well. It was also said that her hair caught the sunlight like a web, something none of his creations could do

[@SantomPh]

her hair seemed to catch light of the stars in it, a combination of all three of her heritages.

[@countOfHenneberg]

GeekZone I think Feanor wanted Galadriel's hair so he could possess her. In the same way, he created the Silmarils so he could possess the light of the Two Trees.

[@cocoaswann2095]

A truly charming and lovely story. Also, was reminded of the underlying meaning per Feanor's demand/ask for Galadriel's hair as compared to Gimli's humble and adoringly pure ask. Thanks for this one!

[@luciacalderon6410]

Fëanor was Galadriel's uncle. Galadriel was the daughter of Finarfin, Fëanor's half brother.

[@patrickulano3484]

That was beautiful, I could hear your kindness and passion in your narration. Thank you for that video.

[@jedh3721]

I always saw this moment as a touch of pure and sincere romance between Galadriel and Gimli. A romantic love devoid of lust, and filled with honor and everything love should be.

[@Rensune]

Joseph Huckaby More pure Goodness and Friendship. Also, the asking of Tokens is a very Knightly tradition, making Gimli one of the most Chivalrous characters.

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Boom...headshot!

[@truthshouldhurt4360]

And if a random guy looked at your wife that way and asked for her beautiful hair and she gave it to him...still pure? I imagine Celeborn's lawyer finalized a divorce that same day.

[@athenastewart9167]

This is a hallmark of Courtly Love, sung by the troubadours. Such a love/service was never to be consummated physically. She gave him his token for the jousts/wars to come.

[@truthshouldhurt4360]

Ah, but would that the male mind and sinful flesh be bound by the purest of poetic law and intentions - flirting with the edge of a cliff is still flirting with danger. It would be interesting to see just how many troubadours lived up to their noble creed and how many fell. David was 'a man after God's own heart' and yet betrayed his God and country over one tempting look. Everyone has the best of intentions until they fall for abundance of pride and lack of discretion. Fin amor or not, you have absolutely no idea what it's like to be a man.

[@dustinolinick6883]

What a great video! I had no idea of the significance of this scene even though I’ve read both LotR and the Silmarillion. Thank you tremendously!

[@MrPiestro]

Great post. I never knew the Feanor tie in.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks mate!

[@truegrit4752]

This is one of my favorite scenes from the books. Thank you for sharing so clearly - you are not lazy - you don't just rely on the movies.

[@sgtpaloogoo2811]

Gimi, what a guy...

[@araeagle3829]

This is marvelous. I had not connected the two events. I remember so little of the Silmarilian these days. You have inspired me to turn again to that work. Thank you

[@GeekZoneMT]

You're welcome buddy!

[@tylermech66]

I cant stop giggling with glee, I love this! everything about gimli is awesome :D

[@GeekZoneMT]

Glad you liked it mate; Dwarves in general are awesome! :)

[@Axgoodofdunemaul]

Gallantry and chivalry in pure form. Tolkien must have labored hard to get this passage right, and been proud of it afterwards. Thanks for this. There is chivalry in you as well.

[@wimwiddershins]

So many subtleties, so much depth and richness. Tolkien's genius. :)

[@meleardil]

When you literally spend a LIFETIME creating a wast story such thing can happen. Holyweed could never match that. 99% of them are not creators, but parasites living on the sucked blood of the 1% devoted geniuses.

[@shogunmadness]

Excellent exegesis. The content like this clip has helped me better appreciate how beautifully crafted these stories are. Also walked away really liking Gimli/Galadriel's characters so much more. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@welshman100]

They should have added in this entire scene to the film. Like what Peter Jackson was thinking we'll never know. It was truly amazing and would have been a huge character development plot point for Gimli.

[@GeekZoneMT]

It's in the extended edition of the films if you haven't watched them yet :)

[@welshman100]

Oh those are the ones I own, oh well guess I'll just have to go back and watch them all again... ^^

[@logandarklighter]

In the extras in the extended versions of the films, John Rays-Davies - Gimli's main actor, actually explains in quite practical fashion why even in the extended version of the film you only hear Gimli describe the gift, not see her give it to him. It's simply a limitation of cameras and scale. He plucks a hair from his own head to illustrate that the camera filming the interview simply can't focus to the point of being able to show the hair in his finger grip. And - his own hair is quite dark, and had a much better chance of being seen on camera. But you really just can't make it out. How much more difficult would Galadriel's hair have been to capture on film? So they simply restructured the scene so that Legolas asks and Gimli tells him what the gift was when they are in the boat on the river. And lets the viewer fill in the rest with their own imagination. And - in its own way, that works just as well as showing it.

[@ChicagoDB]

@@GeekZoneMT - it should have been done in the movie verbatim...Tolkien wrote it so beautifully.

[@brucejedilee5290]

Tolkien is one of the only authors that can move me to tears with his words, few other have been able to. This short reading and explanation of the significance of the gift coupled with the music touches my heart as much as when my dad first read it to me when I was a child. Tolkiens works can't be compared with other modern works of fantasy or fiction over all (save maybe for Lovecraft). No, he can only be compared to the great works of Homer, Hesiod, Virgil, Dante, the Homeric Hymns, the norse Edas and sagas and the Arthurian tales

[@Justinpitchford]

Thank u for not paraphrasing!! You are the man... my homey!!!

[@williamjones7718]

I have enjoyed each and every one of your expositions so far. This one is my favorite.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers William! :)

[@jlsstirbis9339]

Got me to tear up son.

[@josephholt7425]

I read The Sim through Return, and this never hit me until your vid. Just beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful.

[@GraupeLie]

I think, considering the fact that there are, in fact, places that appear to be haunted because of their history, I think it is pretty likely that the Dead Marshes became haunted simply because of what happened there. I wasn't aware of the parallel to Tolkien's own experiences during the war, though - fascinating! Thank you for pointing that out, it does make a lot of sense!

[@GeekZoneMT]

No problem, and yes I agree with you! (Though I think you meant to post this on the Dead Marshes video?) :P

[@GraupeLie]

Dang, yes, of course I did - Autoplay got the better of me, so sorry!

[@GeekZoneMT]

it's fine mate! :)

[@SantomPh]

Tolkien was at the Battle of the Somme as an artillery officer. While he did not go over the top he saw nothing but fire and death around him once the guns stopped firing. He looked up from his position to see nothing but craters, fire ,smoke and bodies. This is where he got the idea for Mordor and the areas around it like Cirith Ungol, the Dead Marshes and Udún

[@turtle6265]

I like this video. How Gimli seems so shy yet bold at the same time. And the interaction betweem him and Galadrial. I think she ended up really liking Gimli and if they had the chance they may have become friends. Its sweet and touching. Just like you said at the end of the video. Thank you.

[@ahndres69]

I cried too.

[@anthonyprezioso8115]

Great video! definitely agree with you that this is one of the greatest and touching words and moments in the LOTR , it makes me weep happy tears when seeing or reading about this. Take care , God bless

[@peterpoulsen1210]

- Lovely! - Always wanted to know more of what was behind of Gimlis gift :) - GeekZone will you please make a video of the "Kingdom of Rohan" ? :)

[@GeekZoneMT]

Sure though it's a vast subject so I'll probably have to break it down into a few videos =)

[@peterpoulsen1210]

Would be nice and thanks! :) - Rohan is my favorite faction in Middle Earth!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Yes they're one of my favourites also! Have you read about Tolkien's inspiration for them? :)

[@peterpoulsen1210]

Haha always nice to find a Rohirrim brother! :) - But back to your question no I have not, sorry only read the books, but are they not indspire by the old Anglo-Saxon culture? :)

[@GeekZoneMT]

Yes, to give a brief summary, Tolkien regretted that the Anglo-Saxons were defeated by the Normans, as following this they lost a lot of their culture and mythology; and it's believed that one of the biggest factors that played a part in their defeat was that the Normans relied heavily on horses during the battle of Hastings, while the Saxons mainly consisted of footmen. This is why the Rohirrim seem like an embodiment of the Anglo-Saxon culture and yet were also made to be the finest horse-men in Middle-Earth (since it was something he wished they had).

[@mr.yonosenada]

Wow. I've read that passage many times and wondered what was the significance of the 3 hair strands instead of the one... this makes total sense now. Thanks!

[@josefernandez4423]

Cate Blanchett is just the perfect Galadriel. oh my god that beauty.

[@elijahjames8837]

And a good enough actress to be able to project Galadriel's power onto the screen.

[@mskimyu]

It's always soothing to hear your narrations.

[@royalhero4608]

The relationship between Gimli and Galadriel really is one of a champion of Medieval romance fighting and performing heroic deeds on behalf of his 'princess' or 'lady', and the strands of hair Galadriel gives him are her 'tokens of favour'. I Love how Tolkien entwines these sorts of tropes in his work

[@davethebeau1365]

What an outstanding video!!! Beautifully edited and narrated. Thanks so much for the reading! Just superb.

[@LordTelperion]

Well said, one of the most beautiful (and cosmologically significant) moments indeed. PS> your accent is lovely, from whence do you hail?

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers mate, I'm from Malta! :)

[@justicebateman6025]

Always was one of my favorite momments from the movie but the added context is just "wow" not a huge lore nerd but i know enough to know how crazy that is and it hits home harder for it. Great topic for a vid thanks a lot.

[@WhiskeyTango76s]

She is absolutely stunning at 2:32. Not pretty, not sexified, but something more than mere beauty. Beyond elegance.

[@emylievyrling534]

Beautiful, Poignant and makes this powerful moment almost central to all of Middle-Earth lore

[@wixolotus8287]

damn...all those horrible acts because Faenor got friendzoned

[@owendewaal9805]

Hahaha, pretty sure he was already married to Nerdanel at that time though

[@kinsmansteve]

@@owendewaal9805 Yes, also he's Galadriel's uncle. So it's all pretty wierd!

[@owendewaal9805]

@@kinsmansteve Oh I'm aware, he's a general creep.

[@Jin-di9zv]

Incest is quite common with the elves...

[@michaelt.5672]

@@Jin-di9zv No. There is explicit statement to the contrary in the Silmarilion. Namely, when Maeglin fancies Idril, his first cousin, it is stated that "the Eldar wedded not with kin so near" and thus such a match would never have been an option.

[@peterconway7628]

Again, a great and informative video. I hadn't known about Fëanor's request of Galadriel. You make me want to go find all the publicly available books of Tolkien's writing. The scene of Gimli's request now has far greater meaning than appears to even an avid reader of LOTR. I haven't been given this much insight since "The Road Goes Ever On" songbook and "The Silmarillion" itself. Thank you!

[@Relevus]

Now hang on a gosh darn minute! Greatest Elf Smith who ever lived? That honour was rightly bestowed upon Celebrimbor, he who forged the rings of power. Other than that you make a compelling argument and an excellent connection, I wholeheartedly agree with your interpretation:)

[@GeekZoneMT]

I'd have to say Celebrimbor was the second best, Faenor made the Silmarils after all :P

[@SantomPh]

Celebrimbor was Feanor's grandson and was said to have inherited most of his skill. Plus he learned directly from Sauron , so it is somewhat an unfair comparison. Fëanor was the best though as his creations were practically immortal; the Palantiri and the Silmarils lasted for eternity unless destroyed by some great force. Fëanor also introduced swordsmithing and armor making to the Noldor

[@Relevus]

Fair, but the rings are also eternal and carry immense power :?

[@RandomAllen]

No, the Silmarils greatly outclass the rings of power in importance. Almost everything that occurred in the ages following the first age is a weaker echo of what came before during the First Age. The Silmarils contain the last remaining light of the Trees of the Valor, the greatest light ever known and that ever will be known, that were destroyed by Morgoth and the Great Spider before the flight of the Noldor. Even the Valor, the beings who literally created Middle Earth, the stars, the moon and sun and *almost* everything , could not revive the trees after their destruction and the Silmarils contained the only hope of reviving that light again. They were so precious and fair that Morgoth himself, the literal architect and origin of all evil and sin that ever existed and will exist in Middle Earth, went out of his way to steal them from the Noldor clan of Elves. The Silmarils are the reason why the Noldor Elves left the lands of Valor and were estrained from the Valor, why they waged war against Morgoth, and the events caused from this war over the Silmarils were the cause of the eventual final downfall of the greatest evil that had ever lived in Middle Earth. Faenor wins out by a landslide for being the greatest Elf Smith due to his creation of arguably the most important objects in Arda. The Rings of Power carry a lot of power and importance, that's true, but in the context of the greater Middle Earth history they are rings created by the servant of the even greater evil to control the minds of the leaders of the races of Middle Earth. It was very localized to the main continent and the Valar really didn't get wrapped up in their fate at all besides sending the Wizards, they kind of just left Middle Earth to deal with it on their own because whether or not Sauron took complete control over the races really wouldn't affect them because Sauron was nowhere near the level to challenge them rings or not. They were still greatly important, just less so than the Silmarils.

[@Relevus]

Redman A you say the outclass the rings in importance but I'd say the corruption of all the races, the rise of Sauron and the near destruction if middle earth are pretty important. I get what you're saying but the rings are kind of a big deal given that they could have caused the end

[@dunmer_appreciator1379]

This is my new favorite channel!! Thank you for making these videos! ♡

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks mate, welcome to the fellowship! :)

[@mariopereira8960]

Good job!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks, I appreciate it! :)

[@wickspg]

Very nice commentary. I look forward to more of your contributions to our appreciation of Middle-earth.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers!

[@Ragnarok6664]

Love that part 🙂

[@GeekZoneMT]

I know, it's incredibly beautiful :)

[@NAes12]

This is probably my favorite moment in Tolkein's work! I was worried you wouldn't handle it well, but you well exceeded my expectations!

[@raisogeeki8660]

Your voice is beautiful.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks! :)

[@atroutflycrazy8057]

Wonderful narration my friend .you are a true middle earth historian! Thankyou so much 😊

[@marktisdale8058]

Sadly, they took away some of the meaning with the added love story in the Hobbit.

[@darchangel2136]

Yeah that whole Tauriel thing was bullshit. Especially that bit where she used the light to heal Kili... the Elves of Mirkwood (née Greenwood) were Dark Elves and had never been to Valinor. Therefore how could they have had light they never knew? This (completely aside from the complete non-existence in origin of the whole idea) was the worst flop they made in the movies.

[@empressdova3548]

I love watching your lord of the rings history videos! Your voice is so nice to listen to and I feel like u portray everything so well! Thank you for making all these great videos!

[@Spare_Time_G]

Wow what a sweet video. Well done my friend! like&Sub for sure!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks buddy!

[@beyonddaylight5556]

I've watched a few of your videos and always found them interesting, but this one got you the 'subscribe'. I read the books years ago and somehow missed this beautiful moment. Thank you for putting it in the spotlight.

[@karmacloud99]

Respects to another brother fallen to FRIENDZONE

[@johnnytaco98]

"Gimli's heart is pure and it matches his intention". This reveals and compels a giving nature to all who witness it. Well done.

[@JoseGarcia-yh4tu]

You speak like a skyrim character

[@DutliAnvilhand]

Another excellent video sir. Well done. I always get a bit choked up during that part of the book and also the movie even though I’ve seen it many many times. Gimli was always and still is my favorite character out of the Tolkien universe.

[@fr.andygutierrez5356]

Absolutely fantastic connection, my friend. Well done! Thank you.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks man!

[@robbielawsonguitar6446]

This part of the book was so powerful, it made me feel so content with everything I have in life and made me greatful for what I'm given, Tolkien was a literal Genius and reading this part in particular was very moving to me. I would give anything to go back and read that for the first time again

[@doychinkutsarov9866]

20 years later Amazon Tv show presents Galadriel's hair being snatched by mortal man revealing her years. The real character degradation hurts to the core.

[@adamant4107]

Very well done. Love your interpretation and summation of this lovely legend. Very well done.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thank you mate, glad you enjoyed it!