Student Question
What gift did Beowulf give to the king?
Quick answer:
Beowulf presented different gifts to different kings. To King Hrothgar, he gave Grendel's head and the hilt of the sword used to kill Grendel's mother. Upon returning to his homeland in southern Sweden, Beowulf gave his king a banner, helmet, armor, sword, four horses, and a necklace for the queen.
It depends on which king you're asking about.
After the defeat of Grendel's mother, Beowulf presented Hrothgar with Grendel's head and the hilt of the sword with which he killed Grendel's mother.
When Beowulf returned to his homeland in southern Sweden, he gave gifts to his king as well: a banner, helmet, armor and sword, along with four horses and a necklace for the queen.
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