Beowulf · Character
Wihstan
Father of Wiglaf, a warrior of the Geats mentioned in the dragon fight.
minor
First appearance: XXXVI: Wiglaf the Trusty—Beowulf Is Deserted by Friends and by Sword
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In XXXVI: Wiglaf the Trusty—Beowulf Is Deserted by Friends and by Sword: Father of Wiglaf, who slew Eanmund and later passed the war-gear to his son. Later, in XXXIX: The Dead Foes—Wiglaf’s Bitter Taunts: Mentioned as…
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- XXXVI: Wiglaf the Trusty—Beowulf Is Deserted by Friends and by Sword
- XXXVIII: Wiglaf Plunders the Dragon’s Den—Beowulf’s Death
- XXXIX: The Dead Foes—Wiglaf’s Bitter Taunts
- XLII: Wiglaf’s Sad Story—The Hoard Carried Off
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See Wihstan in XXXVI: Wiglaf the Trusty—Beowulf Is Deserted by Friends and by Sword