They udrestood his proud ambition to help the other and several bold Geats followed him undoubtfully in his adventure to help Hrothgar.Nevertheless,his king Hygelac was affecioned to him and sad hearing for his leaving.
It is mentioned in the epic poem "Beowulf" that Grendel kills 30 geats in Hrothgar's hall, Heorot.
Higloc, king of the Geats and Beowulf's uncle.
He is a member of the Geats, in present day that would be Sweden.
This remark suggests that the Geats trust Beowulf's ability to defeat Grendel, likely based on his previous heroic deeds and reputation for courage. The Geats are confident in Beowulf's skills and leadership, hence why none of them show any regret or doubt about his decision to face this formidable opponent.
The Geats believed helping Hrothgar was an honorable duty.
The Geats believed helping Hrothgar was an honorable duty.
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' is the epic story that tells us the tale of hero Beowulf, the strongest and bravest of them all and how he defeats monsters and becomes a king. Among several characters we will also meet Hygelac, his uncle and king of the Geats, the one who opens his kingdom's doors and his heart to Beowulf.
Beowulf travels to Heorot because he heard tales of Grendel and the deaths of Hrothgar's men. He wants to defeat Grendel, these motivations show that he desires to prove his strength and the might of the Geats.
Beowulf introduces himself to Hrothgar by stating his name and lineage, and explaining that he has come from the land of the Geats to offer his help in defeating the monster Grendel. He also recounts his previous exploits and asks for permission to face Grendel alone.
Beowulf and the Geats sail to the Danes to help King Hrothgar and his people defeat the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing Heorot, the Danish mead hall, for twelve years. Beowulf sees it as an opportunity to prove his strength and valor in battle.
Beowulf's uncle, Hygelac, was the king of the Geats in the beginning of Beowulf.