Háma
Second son of King Helm Hammerhand of Rohan. Hama was the younger brother of Haleth, and he also had a younger sister.
In year 2758 of the Third Age, the Dunlendings invaded Rohan. Hama rode with his father to the refuge of Helm's Deep. The Dunlendings besieged the Rohirrim there, and their food sources ran dry. Hama rode out to get resources during the Long Winter, but never returned. Hama and his small company died, thus ending the first line of kings directly descended from Eorl the Young.
Hama's cousin Frealaf was able to reclaim the city of Edoras and drive out the invasion, later to claim the throne of Rohan.
In year 2758 of the Third Age, the Dunlendings invaded Rohan. Hama rode with his father to the refuge of Helm's Deep. The Dunlendings besieged the Rohirrim there, and their food sources ran dry. Hama rode out to get resources during the Long Winter, but never returned. Hama and his small company died, thus ending the first line of kings directly descended from Eorl the Young.
Hama's cousin Frealaf was able to reclaim the city of Edoras and drive out the invasion, later to claim the throne of Rohan.
Names & Meanings
The name Háma can be derived from the Old English word hám, meaning "home." There was also a later knight of Rohan named Háma.
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "The House of Eorl," pages 347-349
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