The Healing Tears of Nienna: Lessons in Pity and Hope from Gandalf
Gandalf knew that the sword, necessary as it was, would never bring about the final victory over Sauron.
It is said that long before the world began, Gandalf, called Olorin at that time, dwelt in the timeless Halls of Nienna, the “Weeping One.” She was one of the eight mightiest Valar, and she taught him pity.
Mightier than Estë is Nienna, sister of the Fëanturi; she dwells alone. She is acquainted with grief, and mourns for every wound that A…
