Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:02:42 GMT -5
Théodwyn
Mother of Eomer and Eowyn. Theodwyn was the daughter of King Thengel of Rohan and Morwen of Lossarnach. She was born in 2963. She had three older sisters and an older brother Theoden, who loved her dearly.
Theodwyn married Eomund of Eastfold in 2989. They had two children: Eomer, born in 2991, and Eowyn, born in 2995. The family lived at Aldburg in the Folde. Eomund was the chief Marshal of the Mark responsible for the eastern marches. In 3002, Eomund was slain by Orcs. Soon afterward, Theodwyn became ill and died. Her brother King Theoden took Eomer and Eowyn into his home and raised them as his own.
Etymology:
Théodwyn means "People's Joy" from the Old English ðeod meaning "people, nation" and wynn or wyn meaning "joy, delight."
Genealogy:
For the family tree of Theodwyn see Eomer: Genealogy.
Genealogy:
For the family tree of Theodwyn see Eomer: Genealogy.
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 350-51
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen - Appendix" p. 357 (footnote)
Bright's Old English Glossary
Mother of Eomer and Eowyn. Theodwyn was the daughter of King Thengel of Rohan and Morwen of Lossarnach. She was born in 2963. She had three older sisters and an older brother Theoden, who loved her dearly.
Theodwyn married Eomund of Eastfold in 2989. They had two children: Eomer, born in 2991, and Eowyn, born in 2995. The family lived at Aldburg in the Folde. Eomund was the chief Marshal of the Mark responsible for the eastern marches. In 3002, Eomund was slain by Orcs. Soon afterward, Theodwyn became ill and died. Her brother King Theoden took Eomer and Eowyn into his home and raised them as his own.
Etymology:
Théodwyn means "People's Joy" from the Old English ðeod meaning "people, nation" and wynn or wyn meaning "joy, delight."
Genealogy:
For the family tree of Theodwyn see Eomer: Genealogy.
Genealogy:
For the family tree of Theodwyn see Eomer: Genealogy.
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 350-51
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen - Appendix" p. 357 (footnote)
Bright's Old English Glossary
