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Éothain was a member of [[Éomer]]'s [[ | 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 a child's tale, and argued against the gift of horses to [[Three Hunters|the three companions]].<ref>{{TT|III2}}</ref> | ||
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:The name [[Éothain (film character)|Éothain]] was given to another character, but a [[Decipher Card]] identifies one of Éomer's riders as Éothain | :The name [[Éothain (film character)|Éothain]] was given to another character, but a [[Decipher Card]] identifies one of Éomer's riders as Éothain | ||
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Revision as of 05:25, 4 March 2012
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| Biographical Information | |
| Position | Rider in Éomer's éored |
| Birth | Late Third Age |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Éothain |
Éothain was a rider of Rohan.
History
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]
Etymology
Éothain contains the Old English elements Éoh ("warhorse") and thegn ("warrior, chieftain"). It was a rendition of a Rohirric name that was never recorded, though the first element is likely translated from lô/loh, "war-horse".
Portrayal in adaptations
1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series):
- John Livesey plays the part of Éothain.
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
