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Dates
Origins
Founded by Eorl the Young
Race
Division
Family
Ruled by the House of Eorl
Settlements
Pronunciation
Uncertain, but probably 'fo'rgoyl'
Meaning
Other names
Éoherë, Eorlingas, Eorlings, Horse-boys, Horsebreeders, Horse-lords, Horse-men, Horsemen of the North, Horsemen of Rohan, Men of the Mark, Men of the Riddermark, Men of Rohan, Riders of the Mark, Riders of Rohan, Robbers of the North, Rochír-rim, Rochirrim, Rohirrim, Sons of Eorl, Strawheads, Whiteskins
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Forgoil‘Strawheads’The sole recorded word from the language of the Dunlendings. It was said to mean 'Strawheads', an insulting name for the Rohirrim, referring to the fair colour of their hair. The Dunlendings had nursed a resentment against the Rohirrim since the time Eorl had led the Riders into the lands north of Gondor. At the time of the War of the Ring, more than five centuries after the establishment of Rohan, Saruman was able to stir this resentment up into open warfare. The Dunlendings who took part in that war shouted the insult in their assault on Helm's Deep: 'Death to the Forgoil! Death to the Strawheads!' (The Two Towers III 7, Helm's Deep). See also...For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2004, 2011. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial. |