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[[Image:Daniel Govar - Dernhelm.jpg|thumb|''Dernhelm'' by [[Daniel Govar]]]]
[[Image:Daniel Govar - Dernhelm.jpg|thumb|''Dernhelm'' by [[Daniel Govar]]]]
'''Dernhelm''' was the alias taken by [[Éowyn]] when she broke the command of her uncle [[Théoden]] and rode to the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]].<ref>{{RK|Battle}}</ref>
'''Dernhelm''' was the alias taken by [[Éowyn]] when she broke the command of her uncle [[Théoden]]. As Dernhelm she befriended [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]] who was under the service of Théoden, and failed to recognize her. Together they rode to the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK|V3}}</ref><ref>{{RK|V5}}</ref>. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]].<ref>{{RK|V6}}</ref>
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name means "hidden protector" in [[Old English]]<ref>[[Jim Allan]] ''[[An Introduction to Elvish]]'', Giving of names</ref> (see [[Helm]]).
The name means "hidden protector" in [[Old English]]<ref>[[Jim Allan]], ''[[An Introduction to Elvish]]'', "Giving of names"</ref> (see [[Helm]]).
 
==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':'''
:In the movie, one rider grasps Merry and puts him on the horse as they ride for the battle. Merry smiles immediately recognizing Éowyn from the rider's voice.
 
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Revision as of 17:55, 19 January 2012

Dernhelm by Daniel Govar

Dernhelm was the alias taken by Éowyn when she broke the command of her uncle Théoden. As Dernhelm she befriended Meriadoc Brandybuck who was under the service of Théoden, and failed to recognize her. Together they rode to the Battle of the Pelennor Fields[1][2]. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the Witch-king of Angmar.[3]

Etymology

The name means "hidden protector" in Old English[4] (see Helm).

Portrayal in adaptations

2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:

In the movie, one rider grasps Merry and puts him on the horse as they ride for the battle. Merry smiles immediately recognizing Éowyn from the rider's voice.

References