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Old 09-23-2003, 03:02 PM   #1
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Sting 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?
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Old 09-23-2003, 04:27 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 09-23-2003, 06:16 PM   #3
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Sadly, no name is given in the books for Eowyn's sword, though we do know that Theoden's 'ancient blade' was called Herugrim.
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Old 10-05-2003, 06:25 PM   #4
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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?
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Old 10-06-2003, 06:21 PM   #5
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They are most likely made up.

The card was probably for gaming purposes

the name Hadhafang was probably made to increase sales.
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Old 10-06-2003, 07:21 PM   #6
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