Thread: The Rohirrim, why horses?
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Old 01-26-2010, 11:40 AM   #5
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I stand corrected, Erchamion (and welcome to the Downs!). Yes, he knew, but he still paid hommage to the tradition that links the Horse with Alfred's victory - probably agreeing with the point shadowfax made above, that symbols belong to those who care for them, whatever their origin.
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