Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan - Epic Character History

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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😏

[@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.

[@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.

[@slicerneons3300]

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

[@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.

[@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."

[@PerssonHenry]

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).

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@lous8199]

Miranda Otto, beautiful and perfect for the role.

[@Amiramekki]

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!

[@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

[@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.

[@wilderer-rb3rz]

Eowyn is one of my favorite charakters in the books.

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@motorcitymangababe]

One of my first women idols as a kid

[@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! ;)

[@OldDannyboy12]

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

[@williamgordon4503]

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

[@adamcrookedsmile]

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

[@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.

[@shadowraith1]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@stephwonka9812]

Love this! We named our daughter Éowyn ..

[@meesrichters8321]

I am watching this because my girlfriend is named after Eowyn

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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”

[@royfares8372]

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

[@themutualfriend5286]

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

[@ChiaraSiasat]

Another amazing video Yoysten! Éowyn was definitely bad ass.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@TheFlameoftheWest]

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

[@mikecobalt7005]

Such a great Character.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeffb2607]

Absolutely love the artwork !!

[@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.

[@paulwagner688]

Eowyn's description in Appendix A of LOTR says she inherited her tallness and grace from her grandmother Morwen, whom the Rohirrimed named "Steelsheen". From all accounts, Morwen was of High Numenorean descent, so Eowyn was taller than most women of Rohan, and brought the dignity of Numenor into the bloodline of Rohan. Faramir did indeed wed a woman of the High Race of Numenor. The Blood of the Kings of Men does not dwindle as fast as people think. Their children, I suppose probably lived in vigour to past their hundredth year. Certainly, the Rohirrim live in vigour to an average of over 80 years old. But in Faramir and Eowyn's children and grandchildren, I'm betting that once again, the Golden hair of the race of Hador returned. As it did occasionally in the Kings of Numenor. For example, Tar-Aldarion was golden haired.

[@tscarb]

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

[@theproteanbro5994]

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

[@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.

[@sethmiller2534]

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

[@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!

[@Sutisna82]

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

[@tiffanyl4829]

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

[@jaycobmaschak8444]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@timthetoolpool]

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

[@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.

[@tolgakocabas9589]

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

[@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!

[@Wild_Danimal]

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

[@WowNats]

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

[@connorross4571]

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

[@danielcarter837]

One of my favorite stories in the larger work.

[@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!😁❤🧙‍♂️🍻

[@ethanperks372]

Outstanding!

[@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!!

[@joechang8696]

to be clear, Glorfindel said that not by the hand of man would he be slain, not that witch king could not be slain by man. Presumably, G had a vision of the witch kings demise. I am of the opinion that those with fore sight do not have a clear vision, only a vague sense subject to multiple interpretations

[@maxdelacruz.0228]

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

[@toffeecrunch632]

LOL

[@Mark723]

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

[@jarodspade1]

Brilliantly done. Thanks for another smash hit! ♤

[@cainsy8124]

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

[@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!

[@joshuabudiarto5036]

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

[@ZeekTheZack22]

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

[@krudeddie]

I think when Tolkien put in his book that no man could kill the witch king he did not mean that the witch king was weaker to a women but it was for seen that Eowyn would kill him.

[@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?

[@Lee_Lee1776]

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?

[@plamen2530]

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

[@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!

[@athulhills7177]

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

[@geviesanta3631]

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

[@ashamael]

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

[@morgangrey4020]

As incredible as these stories are,there is always much sadness involved.The Death and Destruction throughout middle-earth mind boggling...You really get the feel that tolkien went thru during WW1 because of this....The courage of men and women ,though they despair at times(including some exceptional Hobbits) really shows that even in the Darkest Hour,they can prevail.......but oh the cost of such victories can make even the coldest of heart and the stoutest of men weep with sadness. I truly enjoy your series and hop you think about doing longer segments that would weave together events that would be skipped over from the movies and include the background that puts these events into chronological order.

[@GaramondGourmond]

Lovely video. Well done. I'd still like to suggest a video on healing in middle earth. Answering questions of Athelas, Elrond, Gandolph, the King Elesar and so forth. Thanx.

[@Tawadeb]

I wish more of book Eowyn had been in the movie. Miranda was perfect though

[@knightofthegoldenflower60]

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

[@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

[@marias.595]

Love is a fulfilment of life, without that, life is nothing .Ehsan Sehgal

[@Demandroid]

Don't you just hate when after a well thought out and beautifully executed work, some insufferable geek chimes in, nitpickingly and smugly pointing out some really, really minor error that no one cares about at all. Anyway, Faramir and Éowyn didn't actually get married at the feast after Theoden's funeral, they "plighted their troth," essentially publicly announcing their engagement. They got married at some later unspecified time.