The Encyclopedia of Arda - Forgoil (original) (raw)

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Dates Came into existence with the foundation of Rohan in III 2510 Origins Founded by Eorl the Young Race Men Division Northmen Family Ruled by the House of Eorl Settlements Aldburg, Dunharrow, Edoras, The Hornburg, Underharrow, Upbourn Pronunciation Uncertain, but probably 'fo'rgoyl' Meaning 'Strawheads' 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 Indexes: Alphabetical: F Men About this entry: Updated 4 August 2011 This entry is complete ‘Strawheads’ Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV 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... Dunlendish, Horse-boys, Strawheads Indexes: Alphabetical: F Men About this entry: Updated 4 August 2011 This entry is complete 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.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Came into existence with the foundation of Rohan in III 2510 Origins Founded by Eorl the Young Race Men Division Northmen Family Ruled by the House of Eorl Settlements Aldburg, Dunharrow, Edoras, The Hornburg, Underharrow, Upbourn Pronunciation Uncertain, but probably 'fo'rgoyl' Meaning 'Strawheads' 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 Indexes: Alphabetical: F Men About this entry: Updated 4 August 2011 This entry is complete ‘Strawheads’

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV 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... Dunlendish, Horse-boys, Strawheads Indexes: Alphabetical: F Men About this entry: Updated 4 August 2011 This entry is complete 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.