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Unferth

Beowulf by Unknown

A courtier of Hrothgar and son of Ecglaf who taunts Beowulf about a swimming-match at the feast, then later lends the hero his sword Hrunting for the fight against Grendel's mother.

Also known as: Hunferth, son of Ecglaf, offspring of Ecglaf

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Unferth, also called Hunferth, is the son of Ecglaf and a courtier in King Hrothgar’s hall. When Beowulf arrives among the Danes, Unferth joins the feast and taunts the visiting hero by recalling a swimming match.

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