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Wælþēow is the queen of the Danes and wife of King Hrothgar in the epic poem Beowulf. She is a gracious and wise queen who plays an important role in diplomacy and fostering peace among her people and guests.
The helpers in the text Beowulf are Wiglaf, the loyal retainer who assists Beowulf in his final battle against the dragon, and the others in Beowulf's warband who initially abandon him but return after seeing Wiglaf's loyalty.
Beowulf's uncle, Hygelac, was the king of the Geats in the beginning of Beowulf.
Queen Wealhtheow gave Beowulf a gold torque, or neck ring, as a token of gratitude and honor for his heroic deeds in defending the Danes against Grendel and his mother.
Wealhtheow is the queen of the Danes in the epic poem Beowulf. She welcomes Beowulf and his warriors to her husband's hall, Hrothgar. Wealhtheow presents Beowulf with a symbolic gift as a sign of honor and support, showcasing her diplomatic and gracious nature.
Grendel responded with fear to the realization that Beowulf would challenge his fighting skills.
Grendel feels threatened by Beowulf's challenge and becomes anxious. He is filled with fear, as he knows Beowulf is a formidable opponent who poses a significant challenge to his fighting skills.
The character who says "Let him eat honey" in Robert Nye's adaptation of Beowulf is Wealtheow, the queen of the Danes. She is providing hospitality and offering honey to Beowulf as a gesture of welcome and respect.
"Queen Modthryth - A wicked queen of legend who punishes anyone who looks at her the wrong way. Modthryth's story is told in order to contrast her cruelty with Hygd's gentle and reasonable behavior."-Sparknotes.com
Unferth brings up Beowulf's swimming match with Brecca to challenge Beowulf's reputation and boast about his own abilities. Beowulf responds by acknowledging the match but explains that he was fighting sea monsters, not swimming for glory, and that he emerged victorious.
In the epic poem "Beowulf," Grendel kills and devours the queen's advisors and warriors as part of his attacks on Heorot Hall. However, it is not specifically mentioned that Grendel attacks or harms the queen herself.