King Hygelac of the Geats: History, Legend, and Beowulf
2021
This article argues against the notion that Hygelac is characterized negatively in Beowulf. It reassesses the historical and legendary traditions concerning his final raid and contends that the Beowulf poet represented Hygelac not as a foolish or arrogant king, but as an admirable figure imbued with a sense of tragic grandeur.
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