# Hrothulf — Beowulf character guide

> Hrothulf in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** good Hrothulf

**First appearance:** 0019-xvii-banquet-continued-the-scop-s-song-of-finn-and-hnaef

## Who they are

Hrothgar's nephew, who later becomes king of the Danes.

## In the story

### [XVI: Hrothgar Lavishes Gifts Upon His Deliverer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/xvi-hrothgar-lavishes-gifts-upon-his-deliverer)

Present at the feast in Heorot, drinking alongside Hrothgar and the warriors, symbolizing unity.

### [XVIII: The Finn Episode (Continued)—The Banquet Continues](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/xviii-the-finn-episode-continued-the-banquet-continues)

Mentioned by Wealhtheow as one who will care for the young troopers after Hrothgar's death.

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