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The Gift of Light: How Galadriel Gave Gimli a Home

The Gift of Light: How Galadriel Gave Gimli a Home

Suddenly, a light was kindled in Gimli’s heart, shining more brightly than all the jewels beneath the earth.

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Speaking of Lady Galadriel to Legolas, Gimli said:

“I have looked the last upon that which was fairest. Henceforth I will call nothing fair unless it be her gift to me.”

The gift was a strand of hair… but it was so much more. Gimli didn’t expect that in a “hostile” land where he was taken blindfolded.

He carried in his heart the pain of his …

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