# Heregar — Beowulf character guide

> Heregar in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King Heregar

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-scyld-s-successors-hrothgar-s-great-mead-hall

## Who they are

Older brother of Hrothgar, briefly mentioned as a former Danish king.

## In the story

### [Hrothgar and Beowulf—Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/viii-hrothgar-and-beowulf-continued)

Heregar is mentioned as Hrothgar's deceased kinsman and elder, who was king before him.

### [XXV: Beowulf Brings His Trophies—Hrothgar's Gratitude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/xxv-beowulf-brings-his-trophies-hrothgar-s-gratitude)

Referenced as Heremod, a negative example of a king who brought destruction to his people.

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