# Hrothgar — Beowulf character guide

> Hrothgar in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** King Hrothgar, O gracious King Hrothgar, Hrothgar the gracious

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-scyld-s-successors-hrothgar-s-great-mead-hall

## Who they are

Danish king who builds Heorot and seeks Beowulf's help against Grendel.

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