# Ohthere — Beowulf character guide

> Ohthere in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Son of Ongentheow and Swedish prince mentioned in the messenger's speech.

## Relationships

### [Higelac](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/characters/higelac)

_rivalry_

Higelac and Ohthere are rival kings of the Geats and Swedes, engaged in ongoing border conflicts.

### [Beowulf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/characters/beowulf)

_rivalry_

Beowulf fights against Ohthere's sons in later wars, continuing the Geat-Swedish feud.

### [Wiglaf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/characters/wiglaf)

_rivalry_

Ohthere is a Swedish king whose dynasty is opposed by Wiglaf, Beowulf's loyal kinsman and successor.

### [Higelac](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/characters/higelac)

_rivalry_

Higelac and Ohthere are rival kings of the Geats and Swedes, engaged in ongoing border conflicts.

## In the story

### [XXXIV: Beowulf Seeks the Dragon—Beowulf’s Reminiscences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/xxxiv-beowulf-seeks-the-dragon-beowulf-s-reminiscences)

Father of Eadgils, referenced in the account of Beowulf's earlier vengeance.

### [XL: The Messenger of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/xl-the-messenger-of-death)

Referenced as the son of Ongentheow, whose mother was rescued.

## Links

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