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***Sharkû*** · 11-15-2002, 09:17 AM

Éowyn's name is of course not 'horse'. The correct translation would be along the lines of 'delight in horses' (cf. Tinkler, J.: "Old English in Rohan", in: Tolkien and the Critics).

11-15-2002, 09:17 AM	#4
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	Éowyn's name is of course not 'horse'. The correct translation would be along the lines of 'delight in horses' (cf. Tinkler, J.: "Old English in Rohan", in: Tolkien and the Critics).