Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:25:34 GMT -5
Éomund
Father of Eomerand Eowyn. Eomund was descended through many generations from Eofor, the third son of King Brego of Rohan. In 2989, Eomund married Theodwyn, the daughter of King Thengel and sister of King Theoden. Their son Eomer was born in 2991 and their daughter Eowyn was born in 2995.
Eomund and his family lived at Aldburg in the Eastfold. Eomund was the chief Marshal of the Mark and was responsible for guarding the eastern marches of Rohan. One of his main concerns was protecting the horses of the Rohirrim against Orc raiders. Eomund was brave and fearless but he was also impulsive, and he often pursued Orcs with insufficient caution and few Riders. In 3002, Eomund followed a band of Orcs into the Emyn Muil, where he was ambushed and killed.
Theodwyn became ill and died shortly afterwards, and Eomer and Eowyn were taken in by their uncle, King Theoden. Eomer later became the King of Rohan.
Other Names:
Also called Eomund of Eastfold.
Etymology:
The name Éomund is composed of the Old English eoh meaning "horse" and mund meaning "guardian, protector."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 351
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen - Appendix" p. 357 (footnote)
Old English Made Easy
Father of Eomerand Eowyn. Eomund was descended through many generations from Eofor, the third son of King Brego of Rohan. In 2989, Eomund married Theodwyn, the daughter of King Thengel and sister of King Theoden. Their son Eomer was born in 2991 and their daughter Eowyn was born in 2995.
Eomund and his family lived at Aldburg in the Eastfold. Eomund was the chief Marshal of the Mark and was responsible for guarding the eastern marches of Rohan. One of his main concerns was protecting the horses of the Rohirrim against Orc raiders. Eomund was brave and fearless but he was also impulsive, and he often pursued Orcs with insufficient caution and few Riders. In 3002, Eomund followed a band of Orcs into the Emyn Muil, where he was ambushed and killed.
Theodwyn became ill and died shortly afterwards, and Eomer and Eowyn were taken in by their uncle, King Theoden. Eomer later became the King of Rohan.
Other Names:
Also called Eomund of Eastfold.
Etymology:
The name Éomund is composed of the Old English eoh meaning "horse" and mund meaning "guardian, protector."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 351
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen - Appendix" p. 357 (footnote)
Old English Made Easy
