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he'roogrim
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'fierce' or 'savage'
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HerugrimThe sword of ThéodenThe sword of Théoden, said to be ancient at the time of the War of the Ring, though its origins are unknown. The sword itself was long, and its scabbard was decorated with gold and with green gems. Its name comes from Old English heorugrim 'fierce' or 'savage', though it is perhaps influenced by the word heoru, meaning simply 'sword'. When Gríma gained influence over the Théoden, he took away the sword (or persuaded the King to give it up) and it remained hidden for many years. After being released from Saruman's influence by Gandalf, Théoden recovered the sword, and rode with it to battle at the Hornburg and the Pelennor Fields, where he used it to slay a standard bearer of the Haradrim. After Théoden's death in that battle, Herugrim was laid on his breast, and when he was buried in the Barrowfield before Edoras, the sword, along with his other arms, was also laid in his mound. Notes
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