Gandalf: What Would Happen If the Wisest Wizard Took the Ring?

Описание: Gandalf as Ring-Lord would have been far worse than Sauron."

In this video, I examine Tolkien's words in Letter 246 and explore what it truly means for the White Wizard to have fallen to the power of the One Ring. Gandalf's potential corruption would not be a reign of overt terror, but one of righteous domination, a tyranny cloaked in good intentions, more deceptive and spiritually devastating than Sauron's.

📖 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Letter 246
02:08 – Gandalf the Dark Lord
04:03 – Deceptive Appearances
04:52 – Tyranny and Free Will
07:29 – Self-Righteous Gandalf
10:00 – Outro

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All videos are based on my own research into Tolkien’s works unless otherwise stated. Permission and/or licenses have been obtained for all copyrighted materials. All scripts and editing are my own work and property. Any ambient or musical elements used are licensed.