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Wealhtheow

Beowulf by Unknown

Queen of the Danes and wife of Hrothgar, a gracious Helming noblewoman who bears the mead-cup through Heorot and honors Beowulf with a collar and gifts, commending her sons to his care.

Also known as: the Helming lady, queen of the Danes, Hrothgar's consort

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Wealhtheow is the gracious queen of the Danes and wife of King Hrothgar, a noblewoman of the Helming line. In Heorot, she presides over the hall’s ceremonies and stands as the mother of Hrothgar’s sons.

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