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Beowulf does die during his battle with the dragon, but he is not shamed into the battle. A slave stumbled into the dragon's lair and has stolen a cup from the dragon's treasure. As a result, the dragon goes seeking the thief, murdering and burning everything as he goes. Bewoulf realizes that he must fight the dragon for his people, even though he is old. It is his job. He has a shield made of iron to protect him from the dragon's breath. He takes with him twelve of his men including Wiglaf, but at the crucial moment, eleven of his men run and hide; only Wiglaf goes on to help Beowulf. He finds Beowulf being held by the neck in the Dragons mouth. Beowulf's sword had failed him so Wiglaf attacked the dragon, taking his attention from Beowulf. While Wiglaf's attack was not fatal, it gave Beowulf time to retrieve his knife and and stab the dragon as well. Between the double attack, the dragon was killed.
Wiglaf then helped Beowulf out of the dragon's hold and took him aside. Beowulf was mortally wounded but Wiglaf helped the dying warrior see the Dragon's treasure before he died, and Beowulf made Wiglaf his successor. Wiglaf then goes and castigates the traitorous thanes hiding in the woods and banishes them from the kingdom. Finally Wiglaf builds a mound for Beowulf and mourns him. The great treasure Beowulf won from the dragon is buried with him. His men have not desire for it.
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The Geats honor Beowulf by cremating his body on a funeral pyre and building a grand barrow as a monument to his bravery and leadership. They also mourn his death with lamentations and recite poems celebrating his heroic deeds.
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∙ 15y agothey think that he did a wrong thing and that he should be punished.
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∙ 14y agowhich one? he won two battles and felt he had achieved glory and honor for himself and his king
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∙ 13y agoBeowulf and the dragon dies at the end.
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How many heirs does Beowulf have?
Beowulf is said to have one known heir named Wiglaf. After Beowulf dies, Wiglaf takes over as king of the Geats.
Which tribe does Beowulf belong to?
Beowulf belongs to the Geats tribe in the epic poem Beowulf. He is a warrior who comes to the aid of the Danes, led by King Hrothgar, to defeat the monster Grendel.
What is Beowulf's tribe?
the geats
Beowulf belongs to the clan of what?
Geats
What are the release dates for Beowulf Prince of the Geats - 2007?
Beowulf Prince of the Geats - 2007 was released on: USA: March 2007 (limited)
Who were the kings in Beowulf?
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.
How long does Beowulf reign as king of the geats?
Beowulf reigns as king of the Geats for fifty years after defeating the dragon but dies in battle at the end of his reign.
Who is the keen souled kinsman of Hygelac in Beowulf?
The keen-souled kinsman of Hygelac in Beowulf is Beowulf himself. He is a Geatish warrior who comes to the aid of King Hrothgar of the Danes to defeat the monster Grendel and his mother. Beowulf later becomes the king of the Geats and dies fighting a dragon.
How many geats does grendel kill in beowulf?
It is mentioned in the epic poem "Beowulf" that Grendel kills 30 geats in Hrothgar's hall, Heorot.
What king does Beowulf serve?
Higloc, king of the Geats and Beowulf's uncle.
Where do the Geats place Beowulfs Tower?
In the epic poem "Beowulf," the Geats build Beowulf's tower by the sea to honor his memory and bravery after he defeats the dragon but is mortally wounded. The tower serves as a monument to his heroism and a place for people to come and pay their respects to the legendary warrior.
Who rules Geatland at the beginning of the poem?
The king of Geatland at the beginning of the poem "Beowulf" is King Hrothgar.
