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Beowulf's fight with the dragon has been described variously as an act of either altruism [19] or recklessness. [20] In contrast with the previous battles, the fight with the dragon occurs in Beowulf's kingdom and ends in defeat, whereas Beowulf fought the other monsters victoriously in a land distant from his home.
Wiglaf speaking to the mortally wounded Beowulf after their battle with the dragon. 1908 illustration by J. R. Skelton. Wiglaf first appears in Beowulf at line 2602, as a member of the band of thanes who go with Beowulf to seek out the dragon that has attacked Geat-Land. This is the first time Wiglaf has gone to war at Beowulf's side.
Beowulf fights the dragon, wielding Næġling. Næġling ( Old English: [ˈnæjliŋɡ] ) is the name of one of the swords used by Beowulf in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem of Beowulf . The name derives from "næġl", or "nail", and may correspond to Nagelring , a sword from the Vilkina saga .
The episode in Beowulf (lines 1068–1158) is about 90 lines long and appears in the form of a lay sung by Hrothgar's scop at a feast in celebration of Beowulf's recent exploit. The lay identifies Hnæf's last struggle as the aftermath of a battle described as Fres-wæl ("Frisian slaughter").
The story of the aquatic adventure with Breca is introduced into the Beowulf saga for a number of reasons. First, we are introduced to Unferth, evidently a significant member of Hrothgar's court, but we are immediately encouraged to dislike him, because we are told he is motivated by envy and wishes to embarrass Hrothgar's honored guest.
The second episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 ended with another dramatic death scene—and this time, not one but two characters met their untimely demise.As was the case with Jaehaerys ...
When the dragon sees that the cup has been stolen, it leaves its cave in a rage, burning everything in sight. Beowulf and his warriors come to fight the dragon, but Beowulf tells his men that he will fight the dragon alone and that they should wait on the barrow. Beowulf descends to do battle with the dragon, but finds himself outmatched.
Better get that LinkedIn profile spiffed up, Otto. Because, by the end of House of the Dragon’s latest episode, you are officially unemployed. Whether Aegon’s dumping of the long-standing Hand ...