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'''Éothain''' was a rider of [[Rohan]]. | |||
==History== | |||
Éothain was a member of [[Éomer]]'s [[éored]] that overran the [[orcs]] who had captured [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] at the fringe of [[Fangorn Forest]], and encountered [[Aragorn]], [[Legolas]] and [[Gimli]] on [[30 February]], {{TA|3019}}. Éothain scoffed at the idea that [[Hobbits]] even existed, believing them to be nothing but [[Holbytla|a child's tale]], and argued against the gift of horses to [[Three Hunters|the three companions]].<ref>{{TT|III2}}</ref> | |||
==Other versions of the legendarium== | |||
In one of the last drafts of [[The Riders of Rohan]], Éothain was Éomer's squire,<ref>{{TI|XX}}, p. 401</ref> whereas in a later draft of [[The Ride of the Rohirrim]], he was the captain of Éomer's household éored.<ref>{{WR|3|VII}}, p. 352</ref> No reference to Éothain's rank in Éomer's éored is made in ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. | |||
==Etymology== | |||
''Éothain'' contains the [[Old English]] elements ''Éoh'' ("warhorse") and ''[[Thain|thegn]]'' ("warrior, chieftain"). It was a rendition of a [[Rohanese]] name that was never recorded, though the first element is likely translated from ''lô''/''loh'', "war-horse". | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | |||
{{Gallery | |||
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|File:Decipher - Éothain.jpg|Éothain from [[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]] | |||
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Éothain.jpg|Éothain in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'' | |||
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'''[[1981]]: [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1981 radio series)]]:''' | |||
:[[John Livesey]] plays the part of Éothain. Almost the whole of Eothain's dialogue from the book is retained in this production. | |||
'''[[2002]]: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]]'':''' | |||
:The name Éothain was given to [[Éothain (film character)|another character]], but a [[Decipher Card]] identifies one of Éomer's riders as Éothain. | |||
'''2012: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | |||
:Éothain is Eomer's cousin. He is first met in the [[Entwash Vale]] town of Eaworth as part of [[Eomer]]'s [[eored]]. He later returns to his home town of [[Aldburg]] where he tasks the player with preparations for its defence. | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:50, 7 April 2024
| Éothain | |
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| Rohir | |
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| Éothain from The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Position | Rider in Éomer's éored |
| Language | Rohanese |
| Birth | Late Third Age |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Éothain |
Éothain was a rider of Rohan.
History[edit | edit source]
Éothain was a member of Éomer's éored that overran the orcs who had captured Merry and Pippin at the fringe of Fangorn Forest, and encountered Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli on 30 February, T.A. 3019. Éothain scoffed at the idea that Hobbits even existed, believing them to be nothing but a child's tale, and argued against the gift of horses to the three companions.[1]
Other versions of the legendarium[edit | edit source]
In one of the last drafts of The Riders of Rohan, Éothain was Éomer's squire,[2] whereas in a later draft of The Ride of the Rohirrim, he was the captain of Éomer's household éored.[3] No reference to Éothain's rank in Éomer's éored is made in The Lord of the Rings.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Éothain contains the Old English elements Éoh ("warhorse") and thegn ("warrior, chieftain"). It was a rendition of a Rohanese name that was never recorded, though the first element is likely translated from lô/loh, "war-horse".
Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]
| Éothain in Adaptations | |||||||||
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1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series):
- John Livesey plays the part of Éothain. Almost the whole of Eothain's dialogue from the book is retained in this production.
2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:
- The name Éothain was given to another character, but a Decipher Card identifies one of Éomer's riders as Éothain.
2012: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Éothain is Eomer's cousin. He is first met in the Entwash Vale town of Eaworth as part of Eomer's eored. He later returns to his home town of Aldburg where he tasks the player with preparations for its defence.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Riders of Rohan"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Treason of Isengard, "XX. The Riders of Rohan", p. 401
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Three: Minas Tirith", "VII. The Ride of the Rohirrim", p. 352
