Thanes in medieval Scotland were local officials who oversaw specific territories or regions on behalf of the king. They were responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining Law and Order, and managing the land and its resources within their jurisdiction. Thanes played a crucial role in supporting the king's authority and administration at a local level.
Malcolm plans to use the title of "earl" on his thanes and kinsmen, a rank that has not been used before in Scotland.
At the end of Macbeth, the nation that assists Malcolm and the Thanes in invading Scotland is England. King Edward lends military support to Malcolm in his quest to overthrow Macbeth and reclaim the Scottish throne.
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Thanes are like governors, and the title of thane was later turned into Earl (when Malcolm became king, "Thanes, henceforth become Earls"). Glamis (pronounced "glahm-s") is an area/province of Scotland. Macbeth holds the title of Thane of Glamis, making him the governor/local ruler of Glamis.
Beowulf takes 14 thanes with him to assist in the fight against Grendel.
Malcolm says he will name all the thanes as earls.
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Grendel seized 30 thanes in his first attack on Heorot Hall.
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In "Beowulf," there is no mention of Thanes getting married. The focus is primarily on their loyalty to their lord and their bravery in battle. Marriage and personal relationships are not central to the narrative of the poem.
Malcolm rewards the thanes who fought at his side by giving them the title of earls and granting them lands and honors for their valor and loyalty in the battle.