This character's foster father died of grief after one of his sons killed another in a hunting accident.
This character's foster father died of grief after one of his sons killed another in a hunting accident. This former ward of King Hrethel gives his gold collar to his most faithful companion, Wiglaf, before dying of his wounds. Earlier, he is mocked by Unferth for having lost to Breca in a swimming contest. This "great Geat" repays a debt to a Danish king by protecting the mead-hall Heorot. For 10 points, name this title character of an Old English poem who helps King Hrothgar by killing Grendel.
This character's foster father died of grief after one of his sons killed another in a hunting accident.
Beowulf