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For those who are familiar with Tolkien's works, the connection between the wizards and angelic beings is a common point of discussion. Tolkien himself drew parallels between the wizards and angels, specifically the Valar and Maiar. The Valar can be likened to archangels, while the Maiar, the race of wizards, are comparable to common angels. This analogy wasn't merely conjecture; it originates from Tolkien's own writings. In one of his letters, he suggested that the wizards served a role similar to guardian angels, tasked with aiding the fight against evil while encouraging mortals to harness their own strength.