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'''Dernhelm''' was the alias taken by [[Éowyn]] when she broke the command of her uncle [[Théoden]]. As Dernhelm she befriended [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]] who was under the service of Théoden, and failed to recognize her. Together they rode [[Windfola]] to the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK|V3}}</ref><ref>{{RK|V5}}</ref>. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]].<ref>{{RK|V6}}</ref> | '''Dernhelm''' was the alias taken by [[Éowyn]] when she broke the command of her uncle [[Théoden]]. As Dernhelm she befriended [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]] who was under the service of Théoden, and failed to recognize her. Together they rode [[Windfola]] to the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK|V3}}</ref><ref>{{RK|V5}}</ref>. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]].<ref>{{RK|V6}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name | The name means "hidden protector" in [[Old English]]<ref>[[Jim Allan]], ''[[An Introduction to Elvish]]'', "Giving of names"</ref> (see [[Helm]]). | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== |
Revision as of 20:30, 17 August 2016
Dernhelm was the alias taken by Éowyn when she broke the command of her uncle Théoden. As Dernhelm she befriended Meriadoc Brandybuck who was under the service of Théoden, and failed to recognize her. Together they rode Windfola to the Battle of the Pelennor Fields[1][2]. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the Witch-king of Angmar.[3]
Etymology
The name means "hidden protector" in Old English[4] (see Helm).
Portrayal in adaptations
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
- In the movie, the name is not used. As one of the riders grasp Merry to put him on the horse as they ride for the battle, Merry smiles, immediately recognizing Éowyn from the rider's voice.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Muster of Rohan"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Ride of the Rohirrim"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields"
- ↑ Jim Allan, An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of names"