Dernhelm

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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[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).

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Muster of Rohan"
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Ride of the Rohirrim"
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields"
  4. ↑ Jim Allan, An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of names"
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