# Ecgtheow — Beowulf character guide

> Ecgtheow in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ecgtheow titled

**First appearance:** 0008-vi-beowulf-introduces-himself-at-the-palace

## Who they are

Beowulf's father, who once sought refuge with Hrothgar.

## Links

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