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| Horse | |
| Snowmane | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Edoras, Hornburg, Dunharrow, Drúadan Forest, Pelennor Fields, Snowmane's Howe |
| Affiliation | Rohirrim |
| Birth | Rohan |
| Death | 15 March T.A. 3019 Snowmane's Howe, Pelennor Fields |
| Notable for | Being the bane of Théoden |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Lightfoot[1] |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Hair colour | White |
| Gallery | Images of Snowmane |
Snowmane was the steed of Théoden, King of Rohan. His sire was Lightfoot[1] and was possibly one of the Mearas.[2]
History
Théoden rode with him to the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. The steed was killed when struck with a black dart by the Witch-king, and he fell on the King, mortally wounding him.[1]
Snowmane, also referred to as Théoden's Bane and Master's Bane, was buried in the hollow where he fell which became known as Snowmane's Howe.[1]
Etymology
Snowmane is the Modern English form of Old English (which represents Rohanese) Snāw-mana. The "proper" Rohanese name was thus Snawmana.[3]
Portrayal in adaptations
Snowmane in adaptations
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1980: The Return of the King:
- Snowmane is startled by a black cloud coming from Mordor, triggered by Frodo's use of The One Ring, and bucks Théoden off his back. Théoden dies from impact with the ground.
2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:
- Théoden rides Snowmane to Helm's Deep. Théoden does not ride Snowmane during the Battle of the Hornburg and instead rides a different, brown horse.
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
- Théoden rides Snowmane during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. He gives his speech and charges into the battle on him. During the battle, the Witch-king's Fell Beast bites Snowmane and throws him away with Théoden still on his back, crushing him. Snowmane lies inanimate, presumably dead.
2013: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Snowmane accompanied Théoden to the Battle of the Hornburg, and was ridden on the final charge out of the fortress. He fell on the Pelennor Fields much as described in the book.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields"
- ↑ Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth, p. 362
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Nomenclature of The Lord of the Rings" in Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 763