A character in Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem
Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem by Unknown
King of the Danes, grandson of Scyld and father of Hrothgar, who ruled the Danes long and well and fathered four children including Heorogar, Hrothgar, and Halga.
Also known as: the Scylding king, Scyld's grandson
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Healfdene is the Scylding king, ruler of the Danes and grandson of Scyld. He has ruled his people long and well, and is the father of Heorogar, Hrothgar, Halga, and a fourth child.
A grim-mooded, aged Danish king of the Scylding line, a stern gray-bearded ruler in kingly array.
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