'''EowynÉowyn''' is the niece of King [[Theoden]] in ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. It was she who killed the [[black riders|Witch-King of Angmar]] and his fell beast during the Battle of Pelennor Field. Her femininity was an advantage in the clash, as it had been prophesied that no man could kill Angmarthe Witch-King. She was helped by [[Merry]], who struck the Witch-King with a blade forged by the men of Westernesse and enchanted for use against the forces of Angmar. ==Films==In Peter Jackson's film adaptations of ''Lord of the Rings'', Éowyn is played by Miranda Otto.
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