# Eofor — Beowulf character guide

> Eofor in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0042-xl-the-messenger-of-death

## Who they are

Geatish warrior who slays King Ongentheow in battle.

## In the story

### [XXXV: Reminiscences (Continued)—Beowulf’s Last Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/xxxv-reminiscences-continued-beowulf-s-last-battle)

Geatish warrior who killed Ongentheow in battle.

### [XXXVI: Wiglaf the Trusty—Beowulf Is Deserted by Friends and by Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/xxxvi-wiglaf-the-trusty-beowulf-is-deserted-by-friends-and-by-sword)

Mentioned indirectly as part of the Waegmunding lineage; Wiglaf is described as a prince of the Scylfings and kinsman of Aelfhere.

### [The Messenger's Retrospect](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/xli-the-messenger-s-retrospect)

A Geatish warrior who avenges his brother Wulf by killing Ongentheow with a giant sword.

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