Beowulf · Character
Hrethric
Son of Hrothgar, mentioned as a young prince at the Danish court.
minor
First appearance: xvii banquet continued the scop s song of finn and hnaef
Hrethric shows up with force in XVIII: The Finn Episode (Continued)—The Banquet Continues. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Son of Hrothgar, carousing with Hrothmund and Beowulf.
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In XVIII: The Finn Episode (Continued)—The Banquet Continues: Son of Hrothgar, carousing with Hrothmund and Beowulf. Later, in XXVII: Sorrow at Parting: Mentioned by Beowulf as Hrothgar's son who would find friends…
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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