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| Sword | |
| Herugrim | |
|---|---|
| Location | Edoras |
| Owner | Théoden, Gríma Wormtongue |
| Appearance | Long |
| Gallery | Images of Herugrim |
History
When Gandalf and his companions arrived at Meduseld on March 2, T.A. 3019,[1] the sword was in the custody of Théoden's traitorous counsellor Gríma Wormtongue. After being healed by Gandalf, Théoden reclaimed the sword,[2] and rode with it to the Battle of the Hornburg and the Battle of Pelennor Fields.
Etymology
Herugrim is an Old English name meaning "Very fierce or cruel, savage".[3][4] It has been noted that herugrim is in the Mercian dialect of Old English (the spelling of the "standard" West Saxon dialect would have been heorugrim).[5][6] Heorugrim occurs in line 1564 of Beowulf, as an adjective applied to the hero in his fight with Grendel's mother; Tolkien translated it as "fell".[7]
Other versions of the Legendarium
In the original draft of Helm's Deep, Théoden is specifically noted as having used Herugrim in the Battle of the Hornburg. It is said "Theoden dismounted and fought among his guard. Herugrim sang a song that has long been silent."[8]
Portrayal in adaptations
Herugrim in adaptations
1993: J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. II: The Two Towers:
2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:
- After Théoden is healed by Gandalf, the Wizard remarks that "Your fingers would remember their old strength better if they grasped your sword." Háma steps forward and offers Herugrim. Théoden pulls it out of the scabbard and holds it.
2012: Lego The Lord of the Rings: The Video Game:
- The scene in which Théoden reclaims his sword is replicated.
2015: The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game:
- 2015's The Treason of Saruman expansion includes a Herugrim card, illustrated by Jason Ward.
2023: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth:
- Herugrim is depicted on the Herugrim, Sword of Rohan: Sword of Hearth and Home card, illustrated by Randy Gallegos.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years", entry for the year 3019, March 2, p. 1093
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The King of the Golden Hall", pp. 514-9
- ↑ "heoru-grim", Bosworth-Toller Anglo-Saxon Dictionary, accessed 31 October 2023
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 408
- ↑ Tom Shippey, The Road to Middle-earth, Chapter 4 A Cartographic Plot, The horses of the Mark, footnote after "All the Riders' names and language are Old English, as many have noted;", p. 112
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 372
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, "Beowulf" p. 58
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part One: The Fall of Saruman", "II. Helm's Deep"
- ↑ The CRPG Addict The Two Towers: Bored of the Rings by CRPG Addict, March 5 2019
| Weapons in Tolkien's legendarium | |
| Arrows: | Black arrow · Dailir · Red Arrow |
|---|---|
| Axes: | Dramborleg · Durin's Axe |
| Bows: | Belthronding · Bow of Bregor · Bow of the Galadhrim |
| Knives: | Angrist · Barrow-blades · Morgul-knife · Sting |
| Maces: | Grond |
| Spears: | Aeglos |
| Swords: | Anglachel/Gurthang · Anguirel · Aranrúth · Dagmor · Glamdring · Glend · Gúthwinë · Herugrim · Narsil/Andúril · Orcrist · Ringil · Sword of Manwë |