# Hrethel — Beowulf character guide

> Hrethel in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0035-xxxiii-brave-though-aged-reminiscences

## Who they are

Former king of the Geats and grandfather of Beowulf, mentioned in Beowulf's reminiscences.

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