A character in Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem
Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem by Unknown
The legendary founder of the Danish Scylding dynasty who came to Daneland as a foundling and, at his death, was set adrift on a treasure-laden ship; ancestor of Hrothgar.
Also known as: Scefing, founder of the Scyldings, the good king
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Scyld, also called Scefing, is the legendary founder of the Danish Scylding dynasty. He came to Daneland as a foundling and became known as a good king, standing at the beginning of the royal line descended from Hrothgar.
A mighty, revered Danish king-founder, laid at death in a ring-prowed ship heaped with weapons and treasure, set adrift upon the sea.
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