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The champion for the Danes, in a dreadful fury, despairing of life, seized the hilt of the sword, swung its great blade and angrily struck so that it dug deep in the neck of the monster, breaking the bone-rings, slicing all the way through her body doomed by fate, and she fell dead on the floor.
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Shield Sheafson. The legendary Danish king from whom...
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Shield Sheafson. The legendary Danish king from whom Hrothgar is descended, Shield Sheafson is the mythical founder who inaugurates a long line of Danish rulers and embodies the Danish tribe’s highest values of heroism and leadership.
The Danes are paying last respects to their king, Scyld Scefing (also known as Shield Sheafson in modern English). The anonymous poet states that his father has been cruel to the people, but he is a benevolent prince.
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The two most important examples of this theme are King Hrothgar and Beowulf. Both are very popular among their people. Hrothgar felt obligated to entertain his Danes, so he builds the mead-hall where all Danes can enjoy and sing.
Beowulf hears of the troubles in the land of the Danes and decides to help King Hrothgar. Upon arriving in Denmark, Beowulf and his men are welcomed by Hrothgar, and Beowulf vows to defeat Grendel. The king accepts Beowulf's offer, and a feast is held in the warrior's honor.
