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In Beowulf, the Danes are a tribe ruled by King Hrothgar. They live in Heorot, a great mead hall that is attacked by the monster Grendel. Beowulf comes to help the Danes by defeating Grendel and his mother.
The king of the Danes. He was the first liberator in the poem which foreshadows the hero in Beowulf.
Higloc, king of the Geats and Beowulf's uncle.
Scyld was the great-grandfather of Hrothgar, who was the king of the Danes in the epic poem Beowulf.
Scyld, the great-grandfather of Hrothgar, was the legendary king of the Danes. He is described in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf" as the founder of the Danish royal lineage.
wife of the king of the Danes
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.
Beowulf comes from the land of the Geats to offer his help to King Hrothgar of the Danes, who is plagued by the monster Grendel. Beowulf volunteers to defeat Grendel and rid the Danes of this menace.
The man-ruler referred to in Beowulf is King Hrothgar, the ruler of the Danes.
Beowulf decided to help the Danes against Grendel because he heard of their plight and wanted to prove his strength and bravery by defeating the monster. Additionally, Beowulf's reputation as a great warrior and hero played a role in his decision to confront Grendel and protect the Danes.
Shield Sheafson in Beowulf is the father of Beowulf. He is the legendary founder of the Danish royal lineage and is portrayed as a great warrior and ruler.
Beowulf receives gifts, including a golden banner, a sword, and other treasures from Hrothgar, the king of the Danes. He is also celebrated by the Danes with a great feast in his honor.