| | BEOWULF - LoveToKnow Article on BEOWULF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) |
 | | The treasures of the dragons hoard are buried with his ashes; and when the great mound is finished, twelve of Beowuifs most famous warriors ride around it, celebrating the praises of the bravest, gen.tlest and most generous of kings. |
 | | As the historical character of Hygelac has been proved, it is not unreasonable to accept the authority of the poem for the statement that his nephew Beowulf succeeded Hcardred on the throne of the Gautar, and interfered in the dynastic quarrels of the Swedes. |
 | | There are similar alternative possibilities with regard to the explanation of the striking resemblances which certain incidents of the adventures with Grendel and the dragon bear to incidents in the narratives of Saxo and the Icelandic sagas. |
| www.1911ency.org /B/BE/BEOWULF.htm (5999 words) |