CHARACTERS IN BEOWULF
Beow	Son of Scyld. Had 4 sons & daughters.
Beowulf	Hygelac's thane. (A Geat or Weder). Son of Ecgtheow, great warrior whom Hrothgar knew.
Breca	A young warrior friend of Beowulf. Competed with him in a swimming match.
Eschere	Hrothgar's comrade, closest counsellor & friend. Murdered by Grendel's mother.
Freawaru	Daughter of Hrothgar who was to marry the son of Froda to settle a feud.
Grendel	Monster terrorizing the Danes.
Hrethric & Hrothmund	sons of Hrothgar & Wealhtheow.
Hrothgar	Great warrior. King in story. Had a great mead-hall--Herot or the Hall of the Hart, where he feasted & rewarded his warriors.
Hygd	Hygelac's young wife.
Hygelac	Prince of the Geats to whom Beowulf declares allegiance. Son of Hrethel.
Scyld	Dead king who led the Danes. Was found as a baby on a ship. Established dynasty.
Unferth	Herald @ Hrothgar's court. Name means "disturber of the peace." He's envious, backbiting, cowardly. Eventually comes to respect & befriend Beowulf.
Wealhtheow	Queen. Hrothgar's wife.
Wiglaf	Helps old King Beowulf slay dragon. Wechstan's son, relation of Beowulf.