
Hygelac - Wikipedia
Hygelac (Old English: Hygelāc; Old Norse: Hugleikr; Proto-Germanic: *Hugilaikaz; [1] Latin: Ch(l)ochilaicus or Hugilaicus; [2] died c. 516 or 521) was a king of the Geats according to the …
Hygelac Character Analysis in Beowulf - SparkNotes
Hygelac, the king of the Geats, is the uncle of Beowulf and the husband of Hygd. At the start of the poem, Beowulf leaves his uncle’s court to assist the Danish king, Hrothgar, in his fight …
Hygelac - Beowulf Wiki | Fandom
Hygelac (b. Mid 400s), son of Hrethel, is King of the Geats [1]. When Hygelac was young his oldest brother Herebeald was accidentally killed by his other brother Haethcyn in an archery …
King Hygelac of the Geats: History, Legend, and Beowulf
Aug 3, 2021 · Hygelac is a proven warrior, who already led the Geats to a decisive victory against the Swedes at the Battle of Ravenswood (ll. 2946–2998); his nephew, Beowulf, the strongest …
Hygelac in Beowulf Character Analysis - Shmoop
Hygelac, the king of the Geats, is Beowulf's lord and ring-giver. As a "ring-giver," it is Hygelac's job to give land and treasures to his "thanes," or lords, in order to reward them for their loyalty …
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Geat的Hygelac是Swerting的侄子,在他的最后一次远征中拥有这枚戒指,当时他在战旗下保卫他的宝藏,保护被杀的人的战利品,而出于骄傲,他与Frisia人发生了争执。
Hygelac in Beowulf | Role, Character Analysis & Themes
Nov 21, 2023 · The character Hygelac in Beowulf is the king of the Geats, a Germanic tribe of the main hero Beowulf, who were also known as the Goths. He appears in several Scandinavian …
Beowulf | Old English Poetry Project | Rutgers University
Among his own Hygelac’s thane had heard, good among the Geats, about the deeds of Grendel. He was the strongest of power among mankind in those days of this life, noble and well-grown. …
Hygelac - Wikiwand
Hygelac was a king of the Geats according to the poem Beowulf. It is Hygelac's presence in the poem which has allowed scholars to tentatively date the setting of the poem as well as to infer …
Beowulf - Character Analysis - Pace University New York
Hygelac: He is Beowulf's uncle, King of the Geats.It is to him that Beowulf wishes his treasures to be sent if anything should happen to him. Hrothgar: He is the King of Danes. He has a great …