Other Mearas? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mariska Greenleaf · 03-24-2004, 09:41 AM

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the most famous mearas other than shadowfax, is Eorl the youngs horse, Frealof (i think)

You mean Felaróf (=very valiant, or very strong). If I'm not mistaken, he was like the ancestor for all other mearas.

Roccotari Eldandil · 03-25-2004, 08:48 AM

Mariska, I think that somewhere in the books (I don't know where--don't have them with me) it says that the Rohirrim know or believe that Orome's horse (Nahar?)was the foundation sire of the Mearas.

Mariska Greenleaf · 03-25-2004, 11:27 AM

Well, the horse Nahar was without a doubt one of the most powerful and exceptional horses ever described in ME, but I cannot find any reference that this would be the ancestor of all Mearas, well at least not in those words.
Oromë and his steed were known to the horse-loving people of Rohan, who claimed that the Mearas had ancestors brought out of the west by Oromë himself.
So, maybe you could make the conclusion that Nahar was the ancestor, but

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Felaróf was a very remarkable horse indeed. It is even recorded that he could understand the speech of Men. He gave rise in turn to a race of wonderful horses, the Mearas, who according to tradition could only be ridden by the Lords of the Mark, Eorl's descendants. It was from this line that Gandalf's horse Shadowfax came, making him a descendant of Felaróf himself.

(The Encyclopedia of Arda)

Maybe there are other sources who can give some more information?

Silmiel of Imladris · 03-25-2004, 08:28 PM

After reading the posts am I right is assuming that the Mearas is a blood line that has been kept very pure over time. This still goes on today where a horse of a certain blood is worth more. The better the blood line the better the horse is something I don't believe in for a mixed breed is just as good. Just look at Hildalgo.

03-25-2004, 11:59 PM

Hay did shadowfax go with Gandalf to the undying lands or not. If not what happened to him. Are you sure firefoot had Meras blood I hope so but is it mentioned anywhere in the book. Sorry if I am waisting time I am not that great at exact Bloodlines.

***Sharkû*** · 03-26-2004, 09:12 AM

Yes, Letter 268 tells us: "I think Shadowfax certainly went with Gandalf [across the Sea], though this is not stated." (Letters, #268)

Firefoot being of the Mearas is speculation, but likely speculation.

03-27-2004, 01:07 AM

thanks for that sharku

03-25-2004, 08:28 PM	#4
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	After reading the posts am I right is assuming that the Mearas is a blood line that has been kept very pure over time. This still goes on today where a horse of a certain blood is worth more. The better the blood line the better the horse is something I don't believe in for a mixed breed is just as good. Just look at Hildalgo. __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

03-25-2004, 11:59 PM	#5
Eomer King of Rohan Guest Posts: n/a	Shadowfax Hay did shadowfax go with Gandalf to the undying lands or not. If not what happened to him. Are you sure firefoot had Meras blood I hope so but is it mentioned anywhere in the book. Sorry if I am waisting time I am not that great at exact Bloodlines.

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03-25-2004, 08:48 AM	#2
Roccotari Eldandil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the stables of Lorien Posts: 79	Mariska, I think that somewhere in the books (I don't know where--don't have them with me) it says that the Rohirrim know or believe that Orome's horse (Nahar?)was the foundation sire of the Mearas. __________________ "Come, come!" he shouted, swinging his axe. "Since Gandalf's head is now sacred, let us find one that is right to cleave!" -Gimli, after hearing Galadriel's message to him in TTT

03-26-2004, 09:12 AM	#6
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	Yes, Letter 268 tells us: "I think Shadowfax certainly went with Gandalf [across the Sea], though this is not stated." (Letters, #268) Firefoot being of the Mearas is speculation, but likely speculation.

03-27-2004, 01:07 AM	#7
Eomer King of Rohan Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for that sharku