Which fictional people are called the Rohirrim in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth?

The Rohirrim are the people of Rohan in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

Rohan is a kingdom of horse-lords located north of Gondor. Its people are famous for their horses, cavalry, and distinctive culture. The name “Rohirrim” means “Horse-lords” in Tolkien’s constructed language Sindarin, while the kingdom’s riders are also known as the Riders of Rohan.

Rohan plays a major role in The Lord of the Rings, especially during the conflict with Saruman and the War of the Ring. King Théoden, Éomer, and Éowyn are among its most important characters. The Battle of the Pelennor Fields is one of the story’s key moments involving Rohan’s cavalry.

Rohan is sometimes confused with Gondor because the two kingdoms are close allies and share a long political history. They are distinct realms, however. Gondor is the southern kingdom, while Rohan is the horse-centered kingdom to its north.