Hygelac (Old English: Hygelāc; Old Norse: Hugleikr; Proto-Germanic: *Hugilaikaz; [1] Latin: Ch(l)ochilaicus or Hugilaicus; [2] died c. 516 or 521) was a king of the Geats according to the …

Hygelac. Beowulf’s uncle, king of the Geats, and husband of Hygd. Hygelac heartily welcomes Beowulf back from Denmark. Read an in-depth analysis of Hygelac. Hygd. Hygelac’s wife, the …

Hygelac, the king of the Geats, is the uncle of Beowulf and the husband of Hygd. At the start of the poem, Beowulf leaves his uncle’s court to assist the Danish king, Hrothgar, in his fight …

Hygelac is Beowulf's king and uncle. His role is mostly a background one, he provides the support for Beowulf and welcomes him back after he defeats Grendel and Grendel's mother. When …

Beowulf then hands over most of his treasure to Hygelac, who, in turn, rewards him. In time, Hygelac is killed in a war against the Shyflings, and, after Hygelac’s son dies, Beowulf …

Nov 21, 2023 · Hygelac was a real historical figure in addition to being a folk figure in the epic poem "Beowulf." He is known as "Lord of the Geats," a Northern Germanic tribe...

Hygelac, the king of the Geats, is Beowulf's lord and ring-giver. As a "ring-giver," it is Hygelac's job to give land and treasures to his "thanes," or lords, in order to reward them for their loyalty …

Aug 3, 2021 · Hygelac is a proven warrior, who already led the Geats to a decisive victory against the Swedes at the Battle of Ravenswood (ll. 2946–2998); his nephew, Beowulf, the strongest …

Danish monarchs used the similar title "King of the Goths" from 1362 until 1972. Some names appear in Norse mythology and in Germanic legend and in at least one case, they were …

Mar 10, 2022 · Returning victorious to Geatland, Beowulf refuses to take the throne after his uncle, King Hygelac, dies. But he ultimately became the king when his uncle’s son, Heardred, …