But "gand" — from the Old Norse "gandr," meaning "staff," "wand," or even "magic" — is so much more than just a word that sounds similar to Gandalf. It's a key part of the etymology of Gandalf ...

Few wizards have so deeply embedded themselves in the public consciousness like The Lord of the Rings' irascible Gandalf. Considered by many to be one of the most powerful wizards in film ...

One of the biggest mysteries around them is what some may call the favoritism shown to Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellen) compared to the four other wizards. None of them got to go to the Undying Lands as ...