Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:27:46 GMT -5
Éothain
Rider of Rohan. Eothain was a member of the eored - or company - of Eomer, the Third Marshal of Riddermark. Eothain was present when Eomer's eored encountered Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli on February 30, 3019. He laughed at the mention of Hobbits, calling them legends from children's tales, and he suggested to Eomer that they leave the Three Hunters behind or bind them and take them before King Theoden. But Eomer listened to Aragorn's story and at length he agreed to lend horses to the Three Hunters. Again Eothain spoke, objecting to a horse of Rohan being given to a Dwarf. In the end, Gimli rode behind Legolas on Arod and Aragorn was given Hasufel.
Etymology:
Eothain means "horse warrior" from the Old English eoh meaning "horse" and thain, a warrior in service to the king.
Sources:
The Two Towers: "The Riders of Rohan," p. 37, 41
Rider of Rohan. Eothain was a member of the eored - or company - of Eomer, the Third Marshal of Riddermark. Eothain was present when Eomer's eored encountered Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli on February 30, 3019. He laughed at the mention of Hobbits, calling them legends from children's tales, and he suggested to Eomer that they leave the Three Hunters behind or bind them and take them before King Theoden. But Eomer listened to Aragorn's story and at length he agreed to lend horses to the Three Hunters. Again Eothain spoke, objecting to a horse of Rohan being given to a Dwarf. In the end, Gimli rode behind Legolas on Arod and Aragorn was given Hasufel.
Etymology:
Eothain means "horse warrior" from the Old English eoh meaning "horse" and thain, a warrior in service to the king.
Sources:
The Two Towers: "The Riders of Rohan," p. 37, 41
