Are Saruman and Sauron the same?

Saruman is the White Wizard of Orthanc, and Sauron is an ancient and evil spirit that creates the One Ring. Sauron is Dark Lord and Main Villan of Lord of the Rings. Saruman is his ally and puppet, fighting to help Sauron gain control over Middle-Earth.

Why is he named Sauron?

Before Melkor’s captivity, Sauron commanded the fortress of Angband and served as Melkor’s lieutenant. The Sindar Elves in Beleriand called him Gorthaur, meaning “dread abomination”,while others of the Eldar named him Sauron, meaning “the abhorred” or “the abominable” (a mockery of his original name).

Why is Saruman called Saruman?

Saruman is a Mannish translation of Quenya Curumo, his original name in Valinor as a Maia; and Sindarin Curunír which is supposedly the same name (with the ending -ndîr “man”). All names mean “Skilled Man” or “Cunning One” (root curu “skill”).

What is the relationship between Sauron and Saruman?

It started before the world existed, since Sauron and Saruman were basically brothers, both being of the people of the great Smith Aule, the Vala who created the dwarves. Accordingly, they both learned great works of craft.

Was Saruman corrupted in the Hobbit?

In the books, Saruman wasn’t corrupted at all. Rather, He wanted to be like Sauron, ruler of Middle Earth. Thus, he decided to try and “join” Sauron. When he revealed his army of Oruk-hai, his true colours was shown.

Why did Gandalf turn white?

Gandalf was carried to Caras Galadhon in Lothlórien, where he was healed, given a new staff, and clothed in white, and thus became Gandalf the White.

What was Saruman’s Ring?

Saruman’s Ring was the ring the Istar Saruman (Also known as Curumno or Curunir) who was sent by Aulë and Alatar. It is said that Saruman made this ring in envy of Sauron’s abilities to create powerful and great Rings of Power.

Who is the oldest wizard in LOTR?

According to the Annals of Aman, at the time Frodo and the Fellowship first encountered Galadriel: Gandalf is 54,960 years old. Galadriel is 8,372 years old.

Why was Saruman’s death cut?

Jackson’s reasons for cutting Saruman’s demise were twofold; firstly, to pare down a film that was already testing the limits of how long a person can comfortably sit on a theater seat, and secondly because of the narrative flow.

Could Saruman defeat Sauron with the ring?

Even Tolkien himself indicated in his letters that even with sufficient time, Saruman lacked the necessary Wisdom and Will to be able to successful defeat Sauron, even with the Ring. His fall into Evil clearly showed that he lacked the Fortitude to stick to a plan and was a somewhat “weak” person.