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'''Arod''' was a light horse of [[Rohan | '''Arod''' was a light horse of [[Rohan]]. After the loss of his original rider in the skirmish outside [[Fangorn]], Arod was given to [[Legolas]] by [[Éomer]], and he served his new rider faithfully throughout the [[War of the Ring]]. For much of this time, Arod carried two riders, since Legolas was often accompanied by his friend [[Gimli]]. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
In [[Old English]] which represents [[Rohirrim]], the name means simply 'swift'. | |||
By coincidence, there is also a [[Sindarin]] word ''arod'' meaning "noble"<ref>{{VT|41}} p.9</ref>. | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
In [[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]] and [[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King|The Return of the King]], Arod is played by a white stallion named Percy. According to [[Orlando Bloom]], it was the friendliest horse on the set. | In [[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]] and [[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King|The Return of the King]], Arod is played by a white stallion named Percy. According to [[Orlando Bloom]], it was the friendliest horse on the set. | ||
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Revision as of 16:27, 29 December 2010
Arod was a light horse of Rohan. After the loss of his original rider in the skirmish outside Fangorn, Arod was given to Legolas by Éomer, and he served his new rider faithfully throughout the War of the Ring. For much of this time, Arod carried two riders, since Legolas was often accompanied by his friend Gimli.
Etymology
In Old English which represents Rohirrim, the name means simply 'swift'.
By coincidence, there is also a Sindarin word arod meaning "noble"[1].
Portrayal in adaptations
In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Return of the King, Arod is played by a white stallion named Percy. According to Orlando Bloom, it was the friendliest horse on the set.
References
- ↑ Vinyar Tengwar, Number 41, July 2000 p.9
