A character in Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem
Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem 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
Inside the story
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.
A young, gracious Geatish queen of gentle bearing, richly dressed in the gold-adorned finery of Higelac's court.
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