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There is more than one king in Beowulf.
The King of the Danes is Hrothgar:
Hrothgar is a good king. He lives in the Kingdom that Grendel is terrorizing. He is noble, but is unable to fight. Therefore he calls Beowulf, to whom he is a father figure. He is the symbol of what type of king Beowulf becomes.
The King of the Geats is Hygelac:
Hygelac is Beowulf's father. He is also a good king.
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The main kings mentioned in Beowulf are Hrothgar, king of the Danes, and Beowulf, prince of the Geats who later becomes king. Other kings mentioned include Hygelac, Beowulf's uncle and king of the Geats, and Hrethel, Hygelac's father.
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∙ 14y agoHrothgar was King of the Danes. Beowulf's father was King of the Geats; and later Beowulf himself became King of Geatland.
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∙ 11y agoThe king of the Danes in Beowulf was Hrothgar.
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∙ 12y agoHygilac is but after he dies Beowulf becomes king of the geats
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∙ 8y agoHrothgar is king of the branch of the Danes called the Scyldings.
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What is buried with Beowulf?
Beowulf, like many Kings or great warriors of that time period; was buried with all of his possesions and treasure that he had acquired throughout his reign as King of Denmark. The most important of things buried with him are the plunders from the dragon Beowulf died fighting.
What cultural value is reflected in the lines below from Beowulf?
The Importance of clan and king to one's identity
What is the old English spelling of Beowulf?
Beowulf is the Old English spelling of Beowulf.
What is the Swedish spelling of Beowulf?
The Swedish spelling of Beowulf is "Björnulf."
What was Beowulf full name?
Beowulf's full name is Beowulf.
How was Beowulf?
how tall is Beowulf
Where was 'Beowulf' written?
Beowulf was written in England.
Where is is Beowulf from?
Beowulf was from Geatland, which is in southern Sweden.
What happens to Beowulf at the end of the story?
Beowulf dies after battling a dragon that is threatening his kingdom. He is mortally wounded in the fight but ultimately emerges victorious. Beowulf's death marks the end of an era for the Geats and leads to uncertainty about the future of the kingdom.
Who edgetho in Beowulf?
Beowulf's father
Hrothgar was the king of who?
Kings in Beowulf were very powerful due to the relationship they had with their warriors known as comitatus. The exchange between Hrothgar and his warriors was made up of how Hrothgar would give them shelter and gfood, and the warriors would keep him safe and protect him.
Who is edgetho in Beowulf?
There is no character named Edgetho in the epic poem Beowulf. It is possible that there is a confusion with the name Ecgtheow, who is Beowulf’s father. Ecgtheow is mentioned in Beowulf as a nobleman and warrior.
