beowulfs father was once along side him in battle. he fought for hrothgar and was a close friend
The sword given to him by Hrothgar: Hrunting is said to have been tempered with the blood of Dragons.
The King Hrothgar appears to be a brave leader but it is soon discovered that he is a coward. Beowulf on the other hand is a true hero and is truly brave and strong.
King Hrothgar is very pleased that Beowulf has come to his kingdom in the book "Beowulf." He has heard legend of Beowulf and his father and had high hopes that Beowulf could defeat Grendel.
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.
Hrothgar knows of Beowulf through his reputation as a great Geat warrior who has come to offer his services to help rid Heorot of the monster Grendel. Word of Beowulf's previous heroic feats and strength as a warrior has spread far and wide, making him well-known even to Hrothgar.
Grendel's mother comes to avenge her son.
Beowulf accepts to go after Grendel's mother but first sets a number of conditions. If Beowulf is to be killed, Hrothgar would have to take care of Beowulf's family and Unferth would inherit his possessions and estate.
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Hrothgar's wife's name is Wealhtheow.
Hrothgar's closest friend is named Aeschere. He is a trusted advisor and warrior in Hrothgar's court in the epic poem Beowulf.
Edgetho and Hrothgar are not friends. In the epic poem "Beowulf," Edgetho is Beowulf's father and Hrothgar is the king of the Danes whom Beowulf helps by defeating the monster Grendel. There is no indication of friendship between Edgetho and Hrothgar in the poem.
Beowulf's father took refuge in Hrothgar's land after a messy murder back at home. He eventually married Hrothgar's daughter, and then came baby Beowulf. So long story short Hrothgar is Beowulf's grandfather.