answersLogoWhite

0

Yes, according to the old English epic Beowulf, the hero Beowulf was cremated in a funeral pyre after his death. This was a common practice in ancient Germanic culture to honor and send off esteemed warriors.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

1y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What happened to Beowulf after he died?

After Beowulf died, he was cremated and his body was placed in a barrow (burial mound). His funeral pyre was surrounded by treasures and weapons, and he was mourned by his people. Beowulf's story and heroic deeds continued to be celebrated in the form of epic poetry.


Was Barbaro cremated shortly after his funeral?

yes barbaro was cremated after his euthanization


Where was Beowulf's funeral?

In Anglo-Saxon society, it was known that there was no life after death. Cremation (burning of one's body into ashes) was used. Beowulf was cremated and his ashes were built into the walls of the tower that was his last request when he died. He wanted the tower to be built so men would know who he was. It's traditional in Anglo-Saxon epics for the hero to be famous and want his fame to outlive him.


Do Yvette Wilson have funeral photos and where was the funeral?

No she was cremated. Instead of a funeral she had a party in her honor.


Why pagans want to be cremated not hurried?

Nobody want to be "hurried" to their funeral and not all pagans want to be cremated.


Was Tupac cremated?

he was cremated then his ashes were smoked by Young Outlaws


What does Beowulf tell Wiglaf that he wants his burned-out funeral pyre to be?

Beowulf tells Wiglaf that he wants his burned-out funeral pyre to be a landmark for sailors navigating the ocean, so they can call it Beowulf's Barrow.


Was coach Mel Kaufman cremated or buried after funeral services were over?

he was buried.


How did this part of the epic poem Beowulf end?

The epic poem Beowulf ends with the hero Beowulf defeating the dragon but ultimately succumbing to his injuries. Before dying, Beowulf appoints Wiglaf as his successor and requests a funeral pyre be built in his honor. The poem concludes with Beowulf's funeral and praises his bravery and accomplishments as a legendary warrior.


What is a funeral fire called?

A funeral fire is when you have a funeral but there is fire inside the funeral. They use it to make a sign to god.


Why will Hrothgar not hold a funeral if Beowulf dies?

Hrothgar refuses to hold a funeral for Beowulf because he believes that Beowulf will emerge victorious in the battle against the dragon and will survive. He has hope that Beowulf will return triumphant, so he does not want to prematurely mourn his death.


Which date was Indira Gandhis funeral date after her assassination?

She was cremated on 3 November 1984.