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Beowulf

The main protagonist of the epic, a hero who fights Grendel and later the dragon.

Hygelac

Beowulf's uncle.

Hygd

Hygelac's queen.

Wiglaf

A relative of Beowulf who stayed with him during the fight against the dragon.

Ecgtheow

Beowulf's father.

Heardred

Beowulf's cousin.

Hrothgar

The king of the Danes who seeks Beowulf's help against Grendel.

Wealtheow

Hrothgar's queen.

Unferth

A warrior in Hrothgar's court who lends Beowulf his sword.

Aeschere

Hrothgar's advisor who is killed by Grendel's mother.

Grendel

A monster who terrorizes Hrothgar's kingdom.

Scyld Scefing

The first king of the Danes.

Beow

Scyld Scefing's son.

Hrunting

Unferth's sword that Beowulf uses to fight Grendel's mother.

Giant's sword

The sword Beowulf finds and uses to behead Grendel's mother.

Naegling

Beowulf's sword used to fight the dragon, which breaks during the battle.

Grendel's mother

The mother of Grendel who seeks revenge for her son's death.

Dragon

A creature that Beowulf fights in his later years, leading to his death.

Formal boast

A vow to do something or die trying, often made by Beowulf.

Treasure

The hoard left by ancient people that the dragon guards.

Geats

The people of Beowulf, who are affected by his death.

Geatland

The realm ruled by Beowulf, which becomes vulnerable after his death.

Beowulf's death

Occurs after he fights the dragon and is poisoned.

Beowulf's legacy

His actions and reputation as a hero that inspire his people.