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Dates
Location
Associated with the land of the Riddermark, commonly known as Rohan
Origins
Founded by Eorl the Young
Race
Division
Family
Ruled by the House of Eorl
Settlements
The chief city of the Men of the Mark was Edoras; other notable settlements and fortifications include the former capital Aldburg, Dunharrow, Grimslade, the Hornburg, Underharrow and Upbourn
Meaning
Mark means 'borderland'
Other names
Éoherë, Eorlingas, Eorlings, Forgoil, Horse-boys, Horsebreeders, Horse-lords, Horse-men, Horsemen of the North, Horsemen of Rohan, 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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A name for the Rohirrim, the descendants of the Men of the Éothéod who came south with Eorl and founded the Mark in the old Gondorian land of Calenardhon. For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2000, 2020. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Take the FREE myDISCprofile personality test to discover your core personality and your ideal job. |