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'''Stybba''' was a hill-pony lent to [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]] by King [[Théoden]] of [[Rohan]]. Stybba carried Merry through the [[Mountains]] from the [[Hornburg]] east and south to [[Dunharrow]], and from there northward to [[Edoras]]. Though he was good for mountain riding, he was too small and slow to accompany the main army of Rohan across the plains from [[Edoras]], and it was Théoden's purpose to leave Stybba and his rider behind at this point. Merry found a way to complete the journey in secret with a Rider named [[Dernhelm]] (who was in fact [[Éowyn]] in disguise) but we hear no more of Stybba after Merry rode away from him at Edoras.
'''Stybba''' was a pony that King [[Théoden]] of [[Rohan]] lent to [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]] after [[Aragorn]], [[Legolas]], and [[Gimli]] rode off with the [[Grey Company]].<ref>{{RK|V2}}</ref> Described as shaggy and grey, Stybba carried Merry through the mountain passes from the [[Hornburg]] east and south to [[Dunharrow]] and thence northward to [[Edoras]]. Though suitable for mountain riding, Stybba was too slow to accompany the mustered army of Rohan across the plains from [[Edoras]], and Théoden ordered Stybba and Merry to stay at the Courts with [[Éowyn]]. Merry did secretly complete the journey with a Rider named [[Dernhelm]] (who was in fact [[Éowyn]] in disguise).  Thus Stybba was left behind in Edoras and did not come to the [[Battle of Pelennor Fields]].<ref>{{RK|V3}}</ref>
 
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Stybba is Old English for "stubby".
Stybba is Old English for "stubby".
==Portrayal in Adaptations==
==Portrayal in Adaptations==
'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':'''
'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':'''
:Merry is indeed shown riding a small pony while traveling with the Rohirrim from Edoras to Dunharrow. Though this pony is not identified as Stybba, it is obviously a reference to Stybba.  
:Merry is indeed shown riding a small pony while traveling with the Rohirrim from Edoras to Dunharrow. Though this pony is not identified as Stybba, it is obviously a reference to Stybba.  


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Revision as of 18:56, 18 March 2012

Stybba was a pony that King Théoden of Rohan lent to Meriadoc Brandybuck after Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli rode off with the Grey Company.[1] Described as shaggy and grey, Stybba carried Merry through the mountain passes from the Hornburg east and south to Dunharrow and thence northward to Edoras. Though suitable for mountain riding, Stybba was too slow to accompany the mustered army of Rohan across the plains from Edoras, and Théoden ordered Stybba and Merry to stay at the Courts with Éowyn. Merry did secretly complete the journey with a Rider named Dernhelm (who was in fact Éowyn in disguise). Thus Stybba was left behind in Edoras and did not come to the Battle of Pelennor Fields.[2]

Etymology

Stybba is Old English for "stubby".

Portrayal in Adaptations

2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:

Merry is indeed shown riding a small pony while traveling with the Rohirrim from Edoras to Dunharrow. Though this pony is not identified as Stybba, it is obviously a reference to Stybba.

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