One section of this work is comprised of a song that tells of the death of a Frisian king named Finn. An account of the life of Scyld Scefing opens this work, which sees its protagonist mocked for losing a swimming contest to Breca by Unferth, who later presents the protagonist with the sword Hrunting. With the help of Wiglaf, the protagonist kills
One section of this work is comprised of a song that tells of the death of a Frisian king named Finn. An account of the life of Scyld Scefing opens this work, which sees its protagonist mocked for losing a swimming contest to Breca by Unferth, who later presents the protagonist with the sword Hrunting. With the help of Wiglaf, the protagonist kills a dragon after having defeated a beast that attacked Heorot, a great hall belonging to Danish King Hrothgar. For 10 points, identify this Old English epic poem about a Geat hero who slays Grendel.
One section of this work is comprised of a song that tells of the death of a Frisian king named Finn.
{Beowulf}