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In one of the last drafts of [[The Riders of Rohan]], Éothain was Éomer's squire.<ref>{{TI|XX}}, p. 401</ref> | In one of the last drafts of [[The Riders of Rohan]], Éothain was Éomer's squire.<ref>{{TI|XX}}, p. 401</ref> | ||
In a later draft of [[The Ride of the Rohirrim]], he was the captain of Éomer's éored who stumbled over Merry as the host of the [[Rohirrim]] rode to [[Gondor]], although in the published [[Lord of the Rings]] it was [[Elfhelm]] with whom Merry interacted.<ref>{{WR|3|VII}}, p. 352</ref> | In a later draft of [[The Ride of the Rohirrim]], he was the captain of Éomer's household éored who stumbled over Merry as the host of the [[Rohirrim]] rode to [[Gondor]], although in the published [[Lord of the Rings]] it was [[Elfhelm]] with whom Merry interacted.<ref>{{WR|3|VII}}, p. 352</ref> | ||
No reference to Éothain's rank in Éomer's éored is made in the published text. | No reference to Éothain's rank in Éomer's éored is made in the published text. | ||
Revision as of 08:18, 18 August 2015
| Éothain | |
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| Rohir | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Position | Rider in Éomer's éored |
| Language | Rohirric |
| Birth | Late Third Age |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Éothain |
Éothain was a rider of Rohan.
History
Éothain was a member of Éomer's éored that overran the orcs who had captured Merry and Pippin at the fringe of Fangorn Forest, and encountered Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli on 30 February, T.A. 3019. Éothain scoffed at the idea that Hobbits even existed, believing them to be nothing but a child's tale, and argued against the gift of horses to the three companions.[1]
Versions of the legendarium
In one of the last drafts of The Riders of Rohan, Éothain was Éomer's squire.[2]
In a later draft of The Ride of the Rohirrim, he was the captain of Éomer's household éored who stumbled over Merry as the host of the Rohirrim rode to Gondor, although in the published Lord of the Rings it was Elfhelm with whom Merry interacted.[3]
No reference to Éothain's rank in Éomer's éored is made in the published text.
Etymology
Éothain contains the Old English elements Éoh ("warhorse") and thegn ("warrior, chieftain"). It was a rendition of a Rohirric name that was never recorded, though the first element is likely translated from lô/loh, "war-horse".
Portrayal in adaptations
1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series):
- John Livesey plays the part of Éothain. Almost the whole of Eothain's dialogue from the book is retained in this production.
2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:
- The name Éothain was given to another character, but a Decipher Card identifies one of Éomer's riders as Éothain.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Riders of Rohan"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Treason of Isengard, "XX. The Riders of Rohan", p. 401
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Three: Minas Tirith", "VII. The Ride of the Rohirrim", p. 352
