Snowmane

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Snowmane
Horse
Michael Kaluta - Theoden Espies the Serpent Banner.jpg
"Theoden Espies the Serpent Banner" by Michael Kaluta
Information
LocationRohan
AffiliationThéoden
Family
ParentageLightfoot[1]
Physical Description
RaceHorse
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Snowmane
"Faithful servant yet master's bane,
Lightfoot's foal, swift Snowmane
"
― Carved upon Snowmane's Howe

Snowmane was the steed of Théoden, King of Rohan. His sire was Lightfoot[1] and was probably one of the Mearas.[2]

Théoden rode with him to the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. The steed was killed when struck with a black dart by the Witch-king, and he fell on the King, mortally wounding him.[1]

Snowmane, also referred to as Théoden's Bane and Master's Bane, was buried where he fell. On the site known as Snowmane's Howe a stone was erected the grass grew the most green ever after.[1]

Etymology

Snowmane is the Modern English form of Old English (which represents Rohirric) snāw-mana. The "proper" Rohirric name was thus Snawmana.[3]

Portrayal in adaptations

King Théoden on Snowmane in The Lord of the Rings Online

2013: The Lord of the Rings Online:

Snowmane accompanied Théoden to the Battle of the Hornburg, and was ridden on the final charge out of the fortress. He fell on the Pelennor Fields much as described in the book.

References