Gandalf
Gandalf is a wizard in J.R.R.
Tolkien's Middle-earth novels, appearing prominently in *The Hobbit* and *The Lord of the Rings*.
The character—an old man with a long grey beard, pointed hat, and staff—has become the archetypal image of a wizard in popular culture.
References to Gandalf typically evoke wise guidance or magical intervention: We need a Gandalf to get us through this.
Organization's workers collectively
- greyNeutral achromatic tone
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- robesLong loose outer garments
- hatGarment for the head
fireworks · pipe · magic · conjurer · sorcerer · enchanter · mage · spellcaster
Showing good judgment
- ancientVery old indeed
- immortalCannot die
- mysteriousBeyond easy comprehension
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
powerful · legendary · timeless · venerable · mythic · archetypal · guardian · wanderer
staff
Organization's workers collectively
hat · fireworks · pipe · magic · conjurer · sorcerer · enchanter · mage · spellcaster · warlock
wise
Showing good judgment
- ancientVery old indeed
- immortalCannot die
- mysteriousBeyond easy comprehension
benevolent · powerful · legendary · timeless · venerable · mythic · archetypal · guardian · wanderer · pilgrim
Middle-earth
Fantasy world with hobbits
- BalrogDemon of fire and darkness
- RingbearerWedding band courier
- BilboSlim dueling sword
Saruman · Sauron · Moria · Gollum · Aragorn · Frodo · Rivendell · Gondor · Rohan · Mirkwood
guide
Leader or instruction book
sage · elder · advisor · guardian · teacher · inspiration · wisdom · encouragement · quest · journey
- Fictional CharactersAlice, Oliver Twist, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Bilbo Baggins
- Lord of the RingsFrodo, Sam, Gollum, Aragorn, Legolas
- Middle-earthFrodo, Aragorn, Bilbo, Gollum, Mordor
- Wizard StuffMerlin, Harry Potter, Hermione, wands, spells
- Fantasy CharactersFrodo, Bilbo, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli
- literary charactersSherlock Holmes, Scout Finch, Elizabeth Bennet, Macbeth, Huck Finn
GandalfSauron
Morgoth · Saruman · Voldemort · evil sorcerer · Emperor Palpatine