Who is more powerful Sauron or Melkor?

Who is more powerful Sauron or Melkor?

Melkor is greater in power than any single member of the Aratar, who are greater than the remaining Valar (ie Vana,Tulkas etc). "With the Valar came other spirits whose being also began before the World, of the same order as the Valar but of less degree." Sauron is a Maia. Not even a Vala.

Who defeated Melkor?

the Vala Tulkas Melkor was defeated by the Vala Tulkas, bound with a specially forged chain, Angainor, and brought to Valinor, where he was imprisoned in the Halls of Mandos for three ages.

Who is worse Morgoth or Sauron?

Morgoth is the more evil of the two. Sauron was corrupted by Morgoth - while still complicit in his fall, it was ultimately not entirely of his own volition. Morgoth existed within universal goodness and divine love and still became fallen, inventing the the very concept of falling and evil in general.

Why did Melkor turn evil?

He wanted to have his own creations in the song but Iluvatar did not allow it so Melkor corrupted elves which became goblins and he created the trolls and dragons.

Who is the greater villain, Melkor or Sauron?

• Melkor is by far more powerful, but Sauron is the most well-known and iconic of the two by an absolutely immense margin. It's not even remotely close. Hence, Sauron is the greatest villain of the two. That's what it means.

Why is Sauron always portrayed as being stronger than Gandalf?

• Note that this mentions wisdom, but speaks little of actually being powerful (e.g. for the purposes of a direct confrontation). On the other hand, Sauron is said to be rather powerful. (The passage might also suggest that Sauron grew stronger during his service to Melkor.)

Who is stronger, Sauron or Gorthaur the cruel?

• On the other hand, Sauron is said to be rather powerful. (The passage might also suggest that Sauron grew stronger during his service to Melkor.) Among those of his servants that have names the greatest was that spirit whom the Eldar called Sauron, or Gorthaur the Cruel.

Who is more powerful, Melkor or Morgoth?

• Melkor is a Vala, and toe to toe, can take down any single member of the Aratar. Melkor wins. "but he fell back into evil, for the bonds that Morgoth had laid upon him were very strong." Melkor is obviously the far greater power, even at his perceived weakest.