The livelong time / after that grim fight, Grendel's mother, / monster of women, mourned her woe" "Too soon came back / old ills of the earls, when in she burst, / the mother of Grendel. . . ." "Hero famed / should be every earl as Aeschere was! / But here in Heorot a hand hath slain him" "Then girt him Beowulf / in martial mail, nor mourned for his life."
"She was donned to to dwell in the dreary waters, / cold sea-courses, since Cain cut down"
"To his bower was Beowulf brought in haste, / dauntless victor..." "I will reward thee, for waging this fight, / with ancient treasure, as erst I did, / with winding gold, if thou winnest back" "Hrunting' they named the hilted sword, / of old time heirlooms easily first."
In "Beowulf: A New Telling," Beowulf's father is Ecgtheow.
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.
Beowulf was the hero who was the son of Ecgtheow and the grandson of Hrethel. He is a legendary Geatish hero in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf".
Ecgtheow is the father of the hero Beowulf in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf." He was a prominent warrior among the Geats who was involved in a feud until Beowulf intervened and settled the matter. Ecgtheow's character serves as a point of reference for Beowulf's own heroic deeds and values.
Hrothgar knew Ecgtheow, Beowulf's father, because Ecgtheow had once sought refuge with the Danes after committing a crime. Hrothgar helped resolve the situation, leading to a bond between them. This connection likely contributed to Hrothgar's familiarity with Beowulf and willingness to accept his offer of help against Grendel.
Hrothgar knew of Ecgtheow, Beowulf's father, because Ecgtheow had once sought refuge with the Danish king after committing a crime. Hrothgar later helped Ecgtheow by paying "wergild" to settle his debt.
In the story of Beowulf, his family includes his father Ecgtheow, his uncle Hygelac, and his distant relative Hrothgar, the king of the Danes. Beowulf is also part of the Geat tribe, and his loyalty to his people is a central theme in the epic.
Beowulf owes a family debt to Hrothgar because Hrothgar's father helped settle a feud and make peace with Beowulf's father, Ecgtheow. Beowulf's father was indebted to Hrothgar's father for his assistance, which Beowulf sees as a reason to repay the debt by helping Hrothgar against the monster, Grendel.
Ecgtheow, I don't know the last name but Beowulf was raised by the Geats clan which fallowed into the Tevet Clan that is a close clan to each other. (There is NO last names for vikings but clans and tribs. I hope that help a little.
Beowulf killed Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon in the epic poem "Beowulf". These battles were significant in establishing Beowulf's reputation as a hero.
Beowulf leaves his own king to help out Hrothgar because he feels a sense of duty to repay a debt to Hrothgar's father and because he seeks fame and glory for himself. Additionally, Beowulf sees the opportunity to challenge himself by facing Grendel.
beowulfs father was once along side him in battle. he fought for hrothgar and was a close friend