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Originally Posted by Zeraph
Hmm, Gandalf is a tough call. Outwardly, especially in the movies he doesn't appear to be demigod status. On the other hand, I remember reading something in the Similarion that equated Wizards to a much higher power than mere magical humans. The wiki says wizards are Maiar, the same order as Valar (but slightly lesser in power), which were something like angels that chose to come to middle-earth and were sometimes worshiped as gods. Sounds really close to demigods to me. But I'll wait to hear from someone who knows more about Lord of the Rings to comment. I know we have a few big fans on the board.
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True.
In The Silmarilion the wizards were apprentices of the Valar. Lord Sauron, I do not remember what his name was before he was corrupted by Melkor (who is some sort of "the first satan") was also a Maiar.
The only thing in the Middle Earth Universe not explained well was Goblins. Tolkien never explained where they came from. Anyone knows?
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In existing times, I HAVE to pick Xerxes! The man was legendary. Everything you know of Lord Voldermort, Sauron or even Hellspont came from him. He was the first (known) one to prohibit his name from being spoken. He began the Egyptian God-King tradition. His influence was so remarkable rivaled only by Jesus.
But fictional? A character evolved out of pure might to integrity and wit combined? I can't think of one better than Superman. He has more than one ability. Is good, and has many times overcome Kryptonite.