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Gálmód

Gálmód
Rohir
Biographical Information
BirthLate Third Age
Family
ChildrenGríma
Physical Description
GenderMale

Gálmód was a man of Rohan.

[edit] History

Gálmód was the father of Gríma Wormtongue, the advisor to King Théoden of Rohan.[1]

[edit] Etymology

The name Gálmód seems to derive from the Old English word for "light-minded, licentious"[2] or "light, wanton mood".[3]

[edit] References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The King of the Golden Hall"
  2. Wayne G. Hammond, Christina Scull, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, page 404
  3. Ruth S. Noel, The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth, page 26