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Hrethric: Hrothgar’s eldest son
Summary
Beowulf gives Hrothgar Grendel’s head and the hilt of the jeweled, magical sword made by the giants. As he does so, he recounts the battle with Grendel’s mother and promises that Herot will be safe henceforth. Examining the sword hilt, Hrothgar discovers the story of its giant-makers. It explains how they suffered a war between good and evil and were then swept away by floods. He finds the name of the owner in Runic letters on the hilt.
Hrothgar then advises...
Source: MAXnotes to Beowulf, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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