Finn.—King of the North-Frisians and the Jutes. Marries Hildeburg. At his court takes place the horrible slaughter in which the Danish general, Hnæf, fell. Later on, Finn himself is slain by Danish warriors.—[17 18]; [17 30]; [17 44]; [18 4]; [18 23].
Fin-land.—The country to which Beowulf was driven by the currents in his swimming-match.—[10 22].
Fitela.—Son and nephew of King Sigemund, whose praises are sung in XIV.—[14 42]; [14 53].
Folcwalda.—Father of Finn.—[17 38].
Franks.—Introduced occasionally in referring to the death of Higelac.—[19 19]; [40 21]; [40 24].
Frisians.—A part of them are ruled by Finn. Some of them were engaged in the struggle in which Higelac was slain.—[17 20]; [17 42]; [17 52]; [40 21].
Freaware.—Daughter of King Hrothgar. Married to Ingeld, a Heathobard prince.—[29 60]; [30 32].
Froda.—King of the Heathobards, and father of Ingeld.—[29 62].
Garmund.—Father of Offa.—[28 71].
Geats, Geatmen.—The race to which the hero of the poem belongs. Also called Weder-Geats, or Weders, War-Geats, Sea-Geats. They are ruled by Hrethel, Hæthcyn, Higelac, and Beowulf.—[4 7]; [7 4]; [10 45]; [11 8]; [27 14]; [28 8].