Beowulf · Character
Scyld Scefing
Legendary founder of the Danish royal line, whose funeral ship opens the poem.
minor
Also known as Scyld Lo
First appearance: The Life and Death of Scyld
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In The Life and Death of Scyld: Founder of the Scylding dynasty; rose from friendless infancy to become a great king who conquered many…
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