Beowulf · Character
Heregar
Older brother of Hrothgar, briefly mentioned as a former Danish king.
minor
Also known as King Heregar
First appearance: ii scyld s successors hrothgar s great mead hall
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In Hrothgar and Beowulf—Continued: Heregar is mentioned as Hrothgar's deceased kinsman and elder, who was king before him. Later, in XXV: Beowulf Brings His Trophies—Hrothgar's Gratitude: Referenced as Heremod, a…
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