Beowulf · Character
Eofor
Geatish warrior who slays King Ongentheow in battle.
minor
First appearance: xl the messenger of death
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In XXXV: Reminiscences (Continued)—Beowulf’s Last Battle: Geatish warrior who killed Ongentheow in battle. Later, in XXXVI: Wiglaf the Trusty—Beowulf Is Deserted by Friends and by Sword: Mentioned indirectly as part of…
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- XXXV: Reminiscences (Continued)—Beowulf’s Last Battle
- XXXVI: Wiglaf the Trusty—Beowulf Is Deserted by Friends and by Sword
- The Messenger's Retrospect
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