Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan - Epic Character History

Éowyn the Shieldmaiden of Rohan is a renowned hero of Tolkien’s Middle-earth, and her bravery saw the defeat of the Witch-king. Within her lies renewal as well, for she becomes a healer rather than a warrior. Thank you all so much for watching, let me know your thoughts about Éowyn in the comments below! As always, a great thanks to the online artists whose visual works made this video possible! If you are one of the artists, please let me know and I will post your name and a link to your work in this description!
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[@morrigandanae]

Witchking: No man can kill me! *runs into the only woman and hobbit on the battlefield*

[@elvenjedi6883]

lol

[@AS-pl2mn]

MacDuff was from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd....

[@killersalmon4359]

Failed his saving roll vs. luck that day.

[@boomingbob1579]

Talk about unlucky

[@mikevalenzuela3974]

Miranda Otto was fantastic in the role

[@stimpsonjcat67]

I didn't think she was 'dark' enough.

[@Yesica1993]

I loved her so much!

Uma Thurman turned down that role becausw she just gave birth to her baby. But i would like to see her portrail of that charachter.

[@Sojichan]

@@stimpsonjcat67 Is dark a prerequisite to be a good character?

[@celestejohnston6613]

Yes she was! And on Josh gab's reunion you tube channel she says she still a soft in her heart for Éowyn.

[@The_JEB]

Eowyn, at 24, slayed the witch king and saved thousands of people and likely was an instrumental part of winning that battle and here I am, 26, playing call of duty and getting mad because I died twice in a row...

[@kcojco]

😂

[@aknightofcamelot]

Then turn off your TV and go find a cause or dream that is worthy to die for and don't stop until you're either dead or accomplished your task. Then you too become a hero and people will be influenced by your actions. It's never too late to find meaning in your life, friend.

[@The_JEB]

@@aknightofcamelot Or I could like Not.

[@fohx]

Mate this made me laugh.... haha

[@penelopegreene]

Underrated.

[@xtremeranger30]

"But no living man am I! You are looking upon a woman. Eowyn am I, Eomund's daughter. You stand between me and my lord and kin. Begone, if you be not deathless! For living or dark undead, I will smite you, if you touch him." Such a great boast from Eowyn against the Witch King.

[@stimpsonjcat67]

9/10 you forgot to say Dwimmerlaik.

[@J040PL7]

The movie was more realistic, you can't be in front of one of the strongest beings on the field, listing your heritage and making speeches 🤣

[@Tina06019]

@@J040PL7 Her speech in the book is more like a one in a Norse saga.

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

What I loved about Eowyn's journey is that she discovered that honor and greatness is not found within the war, nor dying on the battlefield. She found that purpose on living, thanks to Faramir, that she can make a change, throug love and healing. She earned her happy ending.

[@shadowofchaos8932]

Very good point. Glory in life.

[@christianfarren1179]

‘‘Tis folly to part a shield maiden from her sword, for her greatest gifts are skill in battle and the will to defend home and hearth. Faramir should have welcomed and celebrated her strength and spirit, as any wise man should, rather than defang her in a time of great need. Healers come and go, but so long as the forces of good and evil do battle, there will always be a need for sharp steel and a strong arm to wield it.

[@dendrocerulean5908]

Exactly. She grew to realise that there was more to life than death in battle. She was a warrior who came to value the art of healing which is often overlooked and under appreciated but is every bit as important as skill at arms.

[@celestejohnston6613]

@@christianfarren1179 How did Faramir "defang" her. SHE declared she would no longer take joy in only songs of battle and would become a healer. He did NOT tell her she had to do these things.

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

@@christianfarren1179 Faramir did "welcome her strength and spirit" and helped her by his love (not pity) to find healing for her broken spirit, after she was almost destroyed in accomplishing the greatest single act of valour in battle in the whole story. Please re-read all Faramir says in the chapter "the Houses of Healing" Like all Tolkien's best work, it is profound and rewards many readings. "Defang" isn't a concept that enters by a million miles the love story of Eowyn and Faramir.

[@PerssonHenrique]

Witch-king: Fool... no man can kill me. Die now! Eowyn: I am no man! Epic.

[@marcbartuschka6372]

Ineed. But I would say the words of "Number One" are no less epic both towards her and Gandalf. I think he could sure make a impression (no wonder since he was a guy who had brought down several kings and kingdoms).

[@rachelport3723]

Eowyn and Faramir are both seriously depressed, even without the black breath, and they cure each other. I love their story.

[@SingingSealRiana]

I found it somewhat cheap . . . Thats not how mental illness works

[@Kabbaway]

@@SingingSealRiana as someone with depression I do agree, although having someone with similar feelings and experiences as you can go a long way in regards to validation and solace. Love can’t cure everything, but it can make the pain more bearable - I believe that’s the case here, Eowyn and Faramir didn’t exactly “cure” each other but their love and companionship helped them better cope with the PTSD and depression from their battles, which is realistically the best anyone suffering from mental illness can hope for.

[@IronDragon-2143]

Faramir struck gold with this lovely femme fatale.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

If only I could find my Faramir...to battle!

[@77777Spooky]

I like that Eowyn was both a caregiver and an ass-kicker.

[@penelopegreene]

She attacc She protecc But most of all she sent that wraith to hecc...

[@LocalHeretic-ck1kd]

@@penelopegreene so true

[@am1604]

she made the right choice, she could have been a care-kicker and an assgiver...

[@MagicHjalti]

Assgiver and orc-kicker

[@shadowofchaos8932]

"What do you fear, lady?" Aragorn asked. "A cage," Eowyn said. "To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire."

[@orrointhewise87]

“The women of this country learned long ago, those without swords can still die by them. I fear neither death nor pain.” The quintessential proof that Tolkien not only respected women but gave them roles of specific importance She may not have been in every chapter or every scene but when she was there was something building and growing that eventually culminated in one of the greatest acts of valor and renown. I personally love her latter story, she was like Aragorn, uniting north and south :) Oh lord.........Tulkas............here we go.......🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@matheus.bueno47]

After achieving infinite glory in Return of The King by killing The Witch King, she realizes no glory can come out of war, only death and suffering. "I stand in Minas Anor, the Tower of the Sun; and behold! the Shadow has departed! I will be a shieldmaiden no longer, nor vie with the great Riders, nor take joy only in the songs of slaying. I will be a healer, and love all things that grow and are not barren. No longer do I desire to be a queen."

[@noldorwarrior7791]

Modern world is never satisfied

[@SingingSealRiana]

Yeah, he ment well, I am not happy with how haveing a guy hitting on her musical heals her crippeling case of suicidal depression . . . But she still is one of the greatest characters, just not one should aspire to emulate

[@garmisra7841]

This line was actually from the movies, but taken from a line of dialogue between Eowyn and the warden of the houses of Healing. "It needs but one foe to breed a war, not two, Master Warden;() and those who have not swords can still die upon them." She was actually saying this to him because even after slaying the witch king and being on the brink of death, she still sought death in battle.

[@orrointhewise87]

@@garmisra7841 no really!?!??!? U don’t say😏

[@mr.s2005]

the deleted scene of Eomer finding Eowyn had the most gut wrenching scream I've heard in a movie. In the books and the movie, there was quite a few small but significant gestures between the two that showed how much Eomer cared for his sister.

[@slicerneons3300]

Tolkien; Making awesome female action heroes before it was considered Cool.

[@2wingo]

And let us thankfully remember the day that Theoden tasted a single bite of Eowyn's stew, and promptly decided to give her a sword instead.

[@baschdiro8565]

Where is this from?

[@celestejohnston6613]

LOL!!!

[@2wingo]

@@baschdiro8565 It's a joking reference to a deleted scene from "Two Towers," where she offered Aragorn stew that she cooked herself. It was so bad that Aragorn, a ranger who is used to being very pragmatic with food, tried to dump it the second she turned her back.

[@baschdiro8565]

@@2wingo Ah thanks, this is also in the extended version. I thought, maybe Tolkien mentioned it somewhere in History of Middle-earth or so.

[@martinbernaus9687]

Éowyn is freaking legendary... and marvelously portrayed by Miranda!!

[@justineharper3346]

Eowyn is one of my favorite female characters in both literature and film. Her speech to the Witch King, both the epic one in the book and the short and simple one in the film, give me chills every time. I love her so much that I named my daughter Eowyn. When she was a toddler, she would run around yelling “I AM NO MAN”. It made me happy. Lol

[@vertigo2604]

You literally copied my comment. It's my favourite female character that looks both strong and feminine. Unluckily most of modern strong woman characters in movies and games rather just copy brutal male behaviour, for me it looks mostly weird and sometimes even funny, but Eowyn - completely another story

[@januzzell8631]

I love that the people themselves asked that Eowyn would lead them when Theoden King asked who should rule in his stead. She was tall, proud but fair, not just of face but heart too - one of my favourite characters in the books - thank you for sharing this

[@bernardosaldana9982]

Èowyn has always been one of my favorite characters valient, Strong and always willing to put herself in danger for those she loves and cares for but also kind caring and gentle and honorable I've never been this early btw

[@George-um2vc]

Damn last time I was this early Anakin still had all four limbs

[@77777Spooky]

and Frodo had all of his fingers.

[@hudsonball4702]

And Smeagol and Deagol were still fishing.

[@penelopegreene]

Now this is why I always take the high ground...

[@docjoebie]

And Sauron was still called mairon

[@ElkinsEric]

But not the high ground! ;)

[@animistchannel2983]

You might say that Eowyn was the punchline in Glorfindel's longest-running practical joke... When he said that (approx) "Not by the hand of man will he be killed" it could be taken that he meant that it would be an elf that would do it, maybe even himself, and so the Witch-king kept his fear of the elf-lords (as we see at the Ford of Bruinan scene in the Fellowship) which played well into keeping the ring-wraiths away from elf-lands during the 3rd age. Of course, it could also be a dwarf that would end him, and there is no record of the Witch-king assaulting the dwarves, either, although they were also instrumental in frustrating various of Sauron's plans. Also, it kept him fearful of the wizards, who were not men, but maiar, angels who only looked like men, and so he would retreat from the power of Gandalf on Weathertop. He never tried to assault where a wizard defended, until the last upon Pelannor Fields when it was too late to change his mind. It also kept him blind to the other possibilities. Having written off the dangers of the kings and champions mortal men, he couldn't conceive that mortal WOMEN could also be courageous, and even deadly. Being assured that men could not end him, he certainly didn't think someone even humbler -- a hobbit -- could bring him harm. ...and so there he is, on the field of victory so far as he knows, not realizing he is facing a woman and being stealthed by a hobbit, secure in his invincibility, and then she says, "...but no man am I!" and then he gets stabbed in the back of knee, and his last thought as Eowyn's sword lunges into his face has to be something like, "Dammit, Glorfindel, best deception in history!" I like to think that Glorfindel's second-sight was aware that the event had occurred, and that the elf-lord laughed out loud: "See, I told you! I told it to you straight, and you never figured it out!" He had played the Witch-king both for the interim (hampering his options), and for the finale.

[@lous8199]

Miranda Otto, beautiful and perfect for the role.

[@armaanrampersad2415]

I just watched the Lord of the rings reunion and to see this I'm really enticed to rewatch and reread the trilogy. Thanks for doing these videos Yoystan really brings happiness during these hard times.

[@joshuapatrick682]

You might be a bit off. Her journey into the valley of despair started before she met Aragorn, as she watched her “father” slip into dishonorable dotage. Read Gandalf’s words in the houses of healing. “Being born into the body of a woman with a spirit as high and valiant as Eomer her brother,” those were the words Gandalf used, insinuating that in all ways of courage, bravery and honor she was Eomer’s equal. She definitely claimed the most legendary PVP victory in the entire third age.

[@AmiraMekkaoui]

When I was little I always looked up to Eowyn because of her bravery. Great video man

[@olmy5297]

I was just reading Return of the King. Tolkien builds up to the big moments so well, that even though I know who Dermhelm is, I still get chills when she stands against the Witch King and is revealed as Éowyn.

[@axeltee1968]

Such a great character. I loved her much as i read the books, so many years ago... And though i don't like the movies, i fell in love again, with Miranda Otto being such a great choice for this role!

[@Alexs.2599]

I've always found Eowyn a fascinating character in the books plus in the movies as well. One of my favorites. I always felt for her unrequited love for Aragorn. But she was a very brave shield maiden warrior in the battle of Pelennor Fields. She was definitely a more well rounded and interesting character in the books than Arwen was. Though I like Arwen she was still a pale imitation of her ancestor Luthien and hardly made an impact in the books. In the movies it was different of course. Anyways all hail Eowyn Shield Maiden of Rohan and Lady of Ithilien.

[@rachelport3723]

Eowyn was first conceived of as a wife for Aragorn, though that didn't last long in the writing. And she was always going to be the witch king's slayer. But she was a fully developed and a remarkable and fascinating character. Arwen, on the other hand was a last-minute addition, when the book was almost completed and Tolkein decided the king needed a queen. All the earlier mentions of Arwen were written in and there wasn't really time to develop her more fully. She didn't even exist earlier in Tolkein's mythology.

[@Alexs.2599]

@@rachelport3723 Thanks for that info. I know a lot about Tolkien's works but I didn't know that his original conception would have had Eowyn becoming Aragorn's wife. Though there would have been the huge problem of Aragorn far out living Eowyn because he was a dunadan. He lived 210 years, so he would have died many decades after her death. Fascinating though.

[@rachelport3723]

Christopher Tolkein has collected and annotated his father's papers, and I have the books about LOTR - Return of the Shadow, Treason of Isengard, and War of the Ring. There is also Sauron Defeated for Book 6, which I have ordered but hasn't been delivered yet. It began from nothing and grew. But about Arwen - Elrond didn't even have a daughter until Aragorn needed a wife. :)

[@Alexs.2599]

@@rachelport3723 Very cool, a lot those books that were completed by Christopher have loads of info about this legendarium. I've several of them and others here and there. Very interesting about Arwen. So Tolkien created Eowyn before Arwen. Her character was written well before he even conceived of Arwen. Good to know thanks.

[@stephenpickering8063]

@@rachelport3723 Many thanks. Never realised that she and all the references to reuniting the splintered line of the half-elven was such a late addition. :)

[@motorcitymangababe]

One of my first women idols as a kid

[@snipe757]

Peter Jackson's LoTR did not do justice to the eloquence of Eowyn's remarks to the Witch King at the Pelennor Fields. Her speech was one of courage and strength. That was one of my favorite moments in the books, and it was very disappointing to see what was done with it. Jackson portrayed her as fearful, boiling her iconic words down to "I will kill you if you touch him." Such a shame.

[@docjoebie]

I wonder how the witch king feels to die to a 24 year old because of some elf prophecy

[@patrickhebdo5423]

probably something like “thank eru i’m finally dead and not a puppet anymore”

[@shadowraith1]

The slaying of the Witch King in Jackson's trilogy was one of high points of the film. Thanks for sharing.👍:):):)

[@daniell1483]

I read the chapter of Eowyn's healing last night and it kind of made me angry. Nobody could see her hopelessness until it was far too late. Gandalf rebukes Eomer lightly saying he had his glory, his fields, his horses, not seeing that Eowyn did all she could to keep Theoden's spirits up, even then she felt like life was a cage closing and shrinking around her. Then Aragon repeatedly tells her to stay out of the battle because she was a woman. When waking, she admits that she might be healthy but she has no hope. As one who has fought depression, I know what it is like to feel no hope in the world. It is a hideous thing. People only see her killing the Witch-King but nobody sees her hopelessness.

[@stephwonka9812]

Love this! We named our daughter Éowyn ..

[@meesrichters8321]

I am watching this because my girlfriend is named after Eowyn

[@ChiaraSiasat]

Another amazing video Yoysten! Éowyn was definitely bad ass.

[@OldDannyboy12]

My favorite quote from the movie comes from Eowyn..... her response to “What you do fear my lady?”

[@kcojco]

❤️my girl! Had a vanity plate for years SHLDMDN. Best plates I ever saw shadowfx on a truck pulling horses and rohirrim on a mustang lol

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Yep...not enough powerful women in Tolkien's world. The thing folks miss is she healed Faramir and Faramir healed her. Both having been broken for their fathers.

[@stimpsonjcat67]

@Joe Appleby sarcasm much?

[@stimpsonjcat67]

I see you saw this Yoystan...is it worth a video about Eowyn and Faramir? A love story based in death...that ended in life.

[@MenoftheWest]

Enjoy!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGHYf6qffbZ3kLM

[@LaPucelle08]

Thank you for making this vid about her, Eowyn is my most favorite fictional character and the way Tolkien honed her is just...complex in a beautiful way.

[@adamcrookedsmile]

let's take this moment to appreciate all the awesome fan art shown in the video.

[@jaycobmaschak8444]

Ty for the always great content, Eowyn is def a fav character of mine she is totally underestimated

[@themutualfriend5286]

Your videos never fail to instill a sense of calm within me thank you. :)

[@michaelyork4554]

Tolkien leaves nothing out, he weaves into his world, all the various archetypes, and roles which show the complex interplay, of male, and female, and shows us that the least likely outcome, is many times the vital part, and glory of the story. All things play out, as they should, and that which is seemingly beyond all hope, becomes the only hope, and the best hope.

[@jeaniestultz4053]

If I had a second daughter Eowyn was to be her middle name. Thank you for the fabulous telling of the life and courage of one of the true heroines of Middle Earth.

[@royfares8372]

Wwoowww!!... I think this is the most intimately/realistic depiction of a person in a fable!.. Much much much appreciated!!...

[@DiracComb.7585]

Another beautiful video as always, a nice ending (or beginning) of the week before my summer class starts. Also, guess who’s engaging on their own little project with Tolkien’s work, to list the numerous crimes committed by the characters of Tolkien’s universe.

[@MenoftheWest]

Hey Paul A! Thank you, my friend! Ah that is awesome!

[@mangot589]

Yay! Thanks! I always felt that when her uncle didn’t want Eowyn to go into battle, but lead the people into Helms Deep, that he was doing the right thing. The people needed to be led to safety, and that is just, if not more important, than just doing battle. 🤷‍♀️. But heck yeah. Just like Nelson said👇. Absolutely.

[@tscarb]

Thank you so much! I’ve wanted to hear more on Eowyn

[@tiffanyl4829]

Finally, this longtime fan gets HER character history. I've been waiting for this one. Thank you.

[@ethanperks372]

Outstanding!

[@jeffb2607]

Absolutely love the artwork !!

[@PalladianPD]

I love that you have a sort of application of the story at the end. Eowyn could have been a very tragic figure, but through her own hero's journey she redeemed others and was redeemed.

[@williamgordon4503]

Eowyn is one of my favorite characters in Tolkien's stories.

[@TheLatiosnlatias02]

I felt the relationship between Aragon and Eowyn slowly developing. Instead, I see him with Arwen who isn't in any way special.

[@peterbrennan3007]

Love your site!! So well done!! Any possibility of some compendium concerning Eowyn and Faramirs family and life after their union?

[@MenoftheWest]

Thank you Peter! Actually, that video is already made! I speak to all of that in the Love Story of Faramir and Éowyn video! I hope it answers all of your questions, my friend!

[@peterbrennan3007]

@@MenoftheWest I'll find it! Thanks!!

[@di3486]

My favorite LOTR character. I feel so identified with her for many reasons and events in my own life (no, doesn’t include slaying wraiths😂) Eowyn thought that only through great deeds she would feel fulfilled but she discovered that there is glory and joy in a life of compassion. She is truly an excellent model of the potential inside a woman’s heart. Thank you so much for this!!!

[@WowNats]

I’ve been waiting for this one! Thank you so much, Yoystan! You’re the best!

[@celestejohnston6613]

Once again beautifully done. Éowyn is one of my favorite characters she is brave and fierce and the story of Faramir and Éowyn always touches my heart. Tolkien wrote their story so deftly. Two hearts healing each other. Only one correction Faramir and Éowyn did not marry in Edoras. They were trothplighted by Éomer. It is a medieval form of becoming engaged. Other than that slight niggle I loved this!

[@Justin-xd7zj]

Since the quarantine I started playing lotro again. I just found this channel and I enjoy listening to your case studies related to the quests and regions I’m in. Really makes me appreciate the lore so much more.

[@jarodspade1]

Brilliantly done. Thanks for another smash hit! ♤

[@sethmiller2534]

Yoystan will surely find a woman like Éowyn, such strength, such power. A woman to compliment his very splendor and glory.

[@maxdelacruz.0228]

Last words of the Witch King of Angmar: "Eyy... You... Win..."

[@toffeecrunch632]

LOL

[@TheFlameoftheWest]

My favourite character in both the books and movies. Beautiful and courages.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

Well done! Thank you for the accuracy! I've seen the movies too many times and need to re-read all the books again!😁❤🧙‍♂️🍻

[@cainsy8124]

Ah, Eowyn, the shieldmaiden. Slayer of the Witch King, definitely dead.

[@naofumi5616]

If every female character was written like Éowyn or using her as an example when being created, no female character would ever be hated.

[@e.m.p.3394]

Well not really. Getting married doesn't make a woman any less "powerful". My mom is a "feminist" not them feminazis. And she's had kids and a family and all that for over 16 years. In truth if more female characters WERE like her and less sexist then we'd all be happy

[@e.m.p.3394]

@Joe Appleby Exactly.

[@e.m.p.3394]

@Frank Castle Yeah I agree. As people say "some people love yo watch the world burn" people just like being miserable and making others suffer

[@olivialim7541]

@Joe Appleby She is though. Feminism isn't about saying one life choice is better than another, but that the woman can decide for herself what she wants to do in life. Eowyn did that.

[@lorenyoung791]

@@olivialim7541 A truth! Thank you! Eowyn already had a career as a shieldmaiden, winning a place among warriors of renown, doing what no man could have done. It’s no comedown to become a Healer after such deeds. Health & long life to her. And, for that matter, to you.

[@tolgakocabas9589]

Yes, Tolkien knew how to paint his epic characters on their path. Great video Yoysten!

[@Wild_Danimal]

Thank you for not making me look up Eomer’s age lol

[@geviesanta3631]

One of the most BA lines from LOTR movies, "I am no man."

[@plamen2530]

Thanks for the great content! Hope you’re staying safe!

[@KingBjornIronside]

Who watched the 'One ZOOM to rule them all' Reunion, hosted by Josh Gad? I was just thinking a bit about Eowyn after seeing that and then up came this video!

[@babsgrayson8432]

It was magical! Wish they just rerenacted the whole movie lol.

[@1776PonySoldier]

The Witch King disliked this video.

[@darcyliz9993]

And Sauron....

[@joem7641]

...along with 3 of the Nazgul

[@giuseppedomingues3088]

Became free before thousands of ears like a slave of sauron? I don t think so

[@elvenjedi6883]

@@giuseppedomingues3088 ears?

[@KatBaumgarten]

This video made me cry so much, damn I love Eowyn with all my heart, thank you for giving her story the thoughtful insight she deserves. ❤️

[@MenoftheWest]

Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it! It was the least I could do for this awesome heroine!

[@ZeekTheZack22]

Excellent job on this video my man! Loved it~!

[@rachelfindley5045]

So grateful for pictures of Eowyn in which her arms are not too thin. She trained with sword and shield. Her arms should show it. I like the warrior's hands, too. Thanks for an image that will overlay the frail delicate maiden of the films.

[@Mark723]

What a joy your videos are - the perfect tonic, no matter how brief, in today's world.

[@theproteanbro5994]

I can't stop thinking about "Lover of horses"

[@timthetoolpool]

The scene of the witch king and theodin dying is the most emotional part of the book for me.

[@danielcarter837]

One of my favorite stories in the larger work.

[@marionbaggins]

My Chicken Eowyn was a fighter and I think that's why she hates cages...Because she is a hen in a coop!!! Ooo, A Valar Wrestling Match...Who Would Ever Win, *Tulkas* That is a Mystery, I really want to Know!!! *It's Tulkas* Thanks, Mellon for Talking about Eowyn, *(Who was 24YO and is 2nd or 3rd Fav Gal in Tolkien)* Until an ECH on Your Boy Tulkas...Marion Baggins Out!!! P.s I wondered if you will ever do an ECH on Tulkas and soon, you will!!!

[@gobigblue6782]

Tinuviel, a chicken named Eowyn, you are truly a gem with many facets. Lol. I hope all is well in your world. Be safe.

[@marionbaggins]

@@gobigblue6782 Thank you, Mellon!!!

[@jcemd]

Thank you for this. I enjoyed this one too.

[@sutisna82]

I named my daughter Eowyn 10 years old, and her younger brother, Eomer 3 years old....

[@connorross4571]

Last time I was this early, Isildur was fighting at Dagorlad.

[@jesuscoyt-munoz2753]

Éowyn has always been one of my favorite female characters she embodies the traits I feel like all women have and that is being brave, fierce, and strong. But also kind, gentle, and nurturing! I love how Tolkien portrayed powerful women and the cast was all around great! Thank you so much for making this yoystan!! And do you think you can give an epic character history about Arwen?

[@knightofthegoldenflower60]

Hey Yoysten. You should play divide and conquer. It's a fairly lore friendly total war game. Keep up the good work

[@michellejacoby1241]

Love this channel!

[@paulwagner688]

"Sometimes a Hobbit and a spark of courage are all it takes to change the world". THIS is the truth that Gandalf found when he came to the aid of the Shire Folk during the Long Winter. "You have to put a Hobbit in a very tight place before you find out what they're made of". And the Warden of the Houses of Healing: "They are a remarkable race. Very tough in the fibre, I deem", after Aragorn told him that Merry would be fit and able to rise the very next day after the horror he endured.

[@hughgedney3393]

A very extremely great video as always Men of the West.

[@squifurgie]

Excellent work on this video. I would like to suggest something maybe a bit different for a future video of yours. Maybe you could look at music that has been inspired by Tolkien? Bands like Led Zeppelin, Rush, Blind Guardian, Wind Rose and many others have drawn inspiration from Tolkien's work and it might be cool to take a look at? I am not sure how you would go about it but it's just a thought.

[@keiyakins]

Éowyn kicked ass at anything she chose to do (except cooking, if Peter Jackson's deleted scenes are to be believed. Which honestly makes me like her even more, somehow), and made plenty of mistakes along the way to finding her place in the world. I like her a lot.

[@charleslarrivee2908]

There were a Wizard, a Dwarf and three Elves present at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. And yet Tolkien chose to give the honor of destroying the mighty Witch-King of Angmar to a 25-6 year old girl from one of the "lesser" races of men, who was also going through suicidal depression. As somebody who has struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, this is something I personally love.

[@vanessali6281]

morale of the story: break a girl's heart and shell turn into a savage!

[@mikecobalt7005]

Such a great Character.

[@cinematicplays2644]

Cool video I love the elf sword from lord of the rings movie

[@athulhills7177]

I wonder what would have happened if Eowyn and Merry had stayed behind and not have ridden to battle.

[@joshuabudiarto5036]

you failed to take the opportunity to name the channel “Lore of the rings”

[@robertsatterfield4757]

Eowyn is my favorite character

[@ghostdreamer7272]

Barahir, grandson of Eowyn and Faramir, writing the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen I think implies he was also their grandchild. Meaning the son of Eowyn and Faramir likely married one of the daughters of Aragorn and Arwen.

[@thebrotherskrynn]

Love Eowyn, she truly is Tolkien's best written-female character and one of the most spectacular characters of all times. Honestly, she might just be my favourite Tolkien character of all times. Thanks for this video can't believe it escaped my notice hitherto this moment. Oh and.... 24 years old!!!!!!!!!?????? Holy mac, yeah don't mess with Eowyn!

[@wilderer-rb3rz]

Eowyn is one of my favorite charakters in the books.

[@ashamael]

"Begone foul dwimmerliak, lord of carrion!" I was so disappointed she didn't say that in the movie.

[@corbybrown3562]

“Yeah...don’t wanna mess with Eowyn. Lol” Yeah seriously. The woman is a power house in the books. She could’ve Mario slapped the white off of Azog in a tenth of a heartbeat. lol