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'''Dernhelm''' was the alias taken by [[Éowyn]] when she broke the command of her uncle [[Théoden]] and rode to the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]].<ref>{{RK| | '''Dernhelm''' was the alias taken by [[Éowyn]] when she broke the command of her uncle [[Théoden]] and rode 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 means "hidden protector" in [[Old English]]<ref>[[Jim Allan]] ''[[An Introduction to Elvish]]'', Giving of names</ref> (see [[Helm]]). | The name means "hidden protector" in [[Old English]]<ref>[[Jim Allan]], ''[[An Introduction to Elvish]]'', "Giving of names"</ref> (see [[Helm]]). | ||
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[[Category:Rohirrim]] | [[Category:Rohirrim]] |
Revision as of 17:43, 19 January 2012
Dernhelm was the alias taken by Éowyn when she broke the command of her uncle Théoden and rode 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).
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"