Beowulf (/ ˈbeɪəwʊlf /; [1][2] Old English: Bēowulf [ˈbeːowuɫf]) is a legendary Geatish hero in the eponymous epic poem, one of the oldest surviving pieces of English literature. A number of …

Moreover, the story of Beowulf, who leaves Geatland and arrives at the Danish court after a naval voyage, where he kills a beast, finds a parallel in Hrólf Kraki's saga.

Geatland is the land in which the medieval hero of the poem Beowulf is said to have lived. It was only late in the Middle Ages that Götaland began to be perceived as a part of Sweden. In Old …

Beowulf departs after a sorrowful goodbye to Hrothgar, who has treated him like a son. He returns to Geatland, where he and his men are reunited with their king and queen, Hygelac and Hygd, …

Mar 10, 2022 · Returning victorious to Geatland, Beowulf refuses to take the throne after his uncle, King Hygelac, dies. But he ultimately became the king when his uncle’s son, Heardred, …

Beowulf insists on fighting the dragon alone even though the king's death will leave Geatland vulnerable to attack from old enemies. Led by the fugitive and accompanied by eleven of his …

Discover the world of the Geats, the legendary tribe of warriors that played a crucial role in the epic tale of Beowulf. Learn about their history, culture, and legacy in this captivating journey.

Beowulf is a hero of the Geats and he battles against three antagonists. One is Grendel, a monster who has been attacking the resident warriors of the Royal mead hall in Denmark. The …

Nov 21, 2023 · The Geats, as featured in the epic poem Beowulf, were a northern-Germanic tribe that ruled over Geatland, now part of modern Sweden. Beowulf depicts the cultural values, …

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