A character in Beowulf
Beowulf by Unknown
Beowulf's father, a widely known Wægmunding warrior who married Hrethel's daughter and once fled his land after slaying Heatholaf the Wylfing; a debt Hrothgar once settled on his behalf.
Also known as: the Wægmunding warrior, Hrethel's son-in-law
Inside the story
Ecgtheow is a Wægmunding warrior and the father of Beowulf. After slaying Heatholaf of the Wylfings, he fled his land and found protection through Hrethel's daughter, whom he married; Hrothgar later settled the debt arising from the killing.
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