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Hrothgar

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Hrothgar
Danish king desperately distressed by warrior-killing monster. [Br. Lit.: Beowulf]
See : Despair


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Hrothgar made a great feast, at which he gave rich gifts to Beowulf and his friends.
About King Hrothgar are grouped his immediate retainers, the warriors, with whom he shares his wealth; it is a part of the character, of a good king to be generous in the distribution of gifts of gold and weapons.
 
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