# Sigmund — Beowulf character guide

> Sigmund in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0016-xiv-rejoicing-of-the-danes

## Who they are

Legendary hero whose story is sung by the scop at Heorot.

## In the story

### [Rejoicing of the Danes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beowulf_se/chapters/xiv-rejoicing-of-the-danes)

His mighty achievements, including slaying a dragon and claiming its hoard, are recounted by the bard as a parallel to Beowulf's deeds.

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