Beowulf · Character
Sigmund
Legendary hero whose story is sung by the scop at Heorot.
minor
First appearance: Rejoicing of the Danes
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In Rejoicing of the Danes: His mighty achievements, including slaying a dragon and claiming its hoard, are recounted by the bard as a…
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- Supporting and background characters
- Key figures in Beowulf's world
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This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Wiglaf’s bitter t…
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