Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:52:40 GMT -5
Gram
Eighth King of Rohan. Gram, son of King Deor, was born in 2668. He became King in 2718 and ruled until his death in 2741. He was succeeded by his son, the legendary Helm Hammerhand. Gram also had a daughter named Hild, whose son Frealaf became the first of the Second Line of Kings after Helm's death.
Names & Etymology:
The name Gram means "angry, cruel, fierce" in Old English.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 349
Old English Made Easy
Eighth King of Rohan. Gram, son of King Deor, was born in 2668. He became King in 2718 and ruled until his death in 2741. He was succeeded by his son, the legendary Helm Hammerhand. Gram also had a daughter named Hild, whose son Frealaf became the first of the Second Line of Kings after Helm's death.
Names & Etymology:
The name Gram means "angry, cruel, fierce" in Old English.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 349
Old English Made Easy
