Ecglaf
Unferth gives Beowulf an ancient sword
No, Beowulf's mother does not kill Unferth in the epic poem Beowulf. Beowulf defeats Grendel's mother in battle, but Unferth is a Danish warrior who is not directly involved in that fight.
Beowulf did not tell Unferth a specific lie. He rather criticized Unferth's own past actions and confronted him about his failures in battling Grendel, challenging his bravery and heroism.
Beowulf puts down Unferth by recounting his own heroic deeds and challenging Unferth's courage and actions. Beowulf compares Unferth's failures to his own successes, asserting his superiority as a warrior. This exchange serves to highlight Beowulf's bravery and leadership qualities.
Unferth
Ecglaf
Unferth gave Beowulf an ancient sword called Hrunting to battle Grendel's mother.
he is jealous
Ecglaf's son's name is Unferth. He is a character in the Old English epic poem Beowulf.
Unferth gave Beowulf an ancient sword called Hrunting to battle Grendel's mother.
Unferth teases Beowulf verbally. He claims that Beowulf lost a swimming competition to Breca, but Beowulf counters by telling the story of how he defeated Breca and many seamonsters. Unferth then tells Beowulf that he will lose to Grendel next time the two fight.
Grendel taunts Unferth by diminishing his reputation and mocking his bravery in front of others, thereby destroying Unferth's sense of honor and self-worth. This psychological torture is seen as a fate worse than death for Unferth, as it leaves him feeling stripped of his dignity and respect.