With the help of young Wiglaf, he kills the monster but is fatally wounded himself.
This nephew and eventual successor of King Hygelac reigns for 50 years  until his kingdom is attacked by a fire-breathing dragon trying to recover a stolen goblet. With the help of young Wiglaf, he kills the monster but is fatally wounded himself. Thus ends the career of - FTP -- what King of the Geats who is more famous for rescuing King Hrothgar from the monster Grendel?
This nephew and eventual successor of King Hygelac reigns for 50 years  until his kingdom is attacked by a fire-breathing dragon trying to recover a stolen goblet.
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