Hadafang VS Gwemegil - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Silmiel of Imladris · 09-23-2003, 03:02 PM

Hmmmmm... here is something to ponder. When you order Arwen's sword from a catalog it is called Hadafang but in the movie trading card game the sword is called Gwemegil. Anyone know why this is?

ElenCala Isil · 09-23-2003, 04:27 PM

This is something I have been pondering for quite a while. Nearly everywhere I visit that deals wit the swords from Lord of The Rings calls Arwen's sword "Hadhafang" but I have also seen the sword itself called "Gwemegil" I'd also like to hear other's opinion's on the subject, as it is something I have thought about many a time.

Rumil · 09-23-2003, 06:16 PM

Sadly, no name is given in the books for Eowyn's sword, though we do know that Theoden's 'ancient blade' was called Herugrim.

Silmiel of Imladris · 10-05-2003, 06:25 PM

Well Hadafang is translated as "Throng Cleaver" but what does Gwemegil mean? I know the second part is sword but what does the Gwe mean?

Aragost · 10-06-2003, 06:21 PM

They are most likely made up.

The card was probably for gaming purposes

the name Hadhafang was probably made to increase sales.

Silmiel of Imladris · 10-06-2003, 07:21 PM

Thanks for peeing on our parade Aragost. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] JK [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

09-23-2003, 03:02 PM	#1
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	Hadafang VS Gwemegil Hmmmmm... here is something to ponder. When you order Arwen's sword from a catalog it is called Hadafang but in the movie trading card game the sword is called Gwemegil. Anyone know why this is? __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

09-23-2003, 04:27 PM	#2
ElenCala Isil Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Else Posts: 439	This is something I have been pondering for quite a while. Nearly everywhere I visit that deals wit the swords from Lord of The Rings calls Arwen's sword "Hadhafang" but I have also seen the sword itself called "Gwemegil" I'd also like to hear other's opinion's on the subject, as it is something I have thought about many a time. __________________ Prevent Merry-abuse today! Join the S.A.M. (That's the Save-A-Merry foundation) Rivendell brought to you by the long lost sister of the guy who be short.

09-23-2003, 06:16 PM	#3
Rumil Sage & Onions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Britain Posts: 894	Sadly, no name is given in the books for Eowyn's sword, though we do know that Theoden's 'ancient blade' was called Herugrim. __________________ Rumil of Coedhirion

10-05-2003, 06:25 PM	#4
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	Well Hadafang is translated as "Throng Cleaver" but what does Gwemegil mean? I know the second part is sword but what does the Gwe mean? __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

10-06-2003, 06:21 PM	#5
Aragost Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arthedain Posts: 137	They are most likely made up. The card was probably for gaming purposes the name Hadhafang was probably made to increase sales. __________________ Where there's a whip there's a will

10-06-2003, 07:21 PM	#6
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	Thanks for peeing on our parade Aragost. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] JK [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?