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Hygd

Beowulf by Unknown

The gentle young queen of Higelac, praised for her wisdom and courtesy and set in the poem as a virtuous contrast to the fierce Thrytho.

Also known as: queen of Higelac, the gentle queen

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Hygd is the young queen of Higelac, king of the Geats, and a gracious presence in his court. Praised for her wisdom, courtesy, and gentle conduct, she stands as a virtuous contrast to the fierce Thrytho.

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