Ecgtheow
Anglo Saxon · mortal · heroic age · Recorded classification
Waegmunding warrior; father of Beowulf by the daughter of Hrethel. Having slain Heatholaf of the Wylfings, he was sheltered by the Danish king Hrothgar, who settled the feud with wergild — the old bond of gratitude Beowulf invokes when he comes to rid Heorot of Grendel.
Children
Domains
- feud and exile
- fatherhood of the hero
Powers
- Slays Heatholaf of the Wylfings and is sheltered by Hrothgar
Relations
- spouse: Daughter of HrethelReciprocal of anglosaxon_hrethels_daughter.spouseBeowulf, ll. 373-375 (primary)