Gepids.—Named in connection with the Danes and Swedes.—[35 34].
Grendel.—A monster of the race of Cain. Dwells in the fens and moors. Is furiously envious when he hears sounds of joy in Hrothgar’s palace. Causes the king untold agony for years. Is finally conquered by Beowulf, and dies of his wound. His hand and arm are hung up in Hrothgar’s hall Heorot. His head is cut off by Beowulf when he goes down to fight with Grendel’s mother.—[2 50]; [3 1]; [3 13]; [8 19]; [11 17]; [12 2]; [13 27]; [15 3].
Guthlaf.—A Dane of Hnæf’s party.—[18 24].
Half-Danes.—Branch of the Danes to which Hnæf belonged.—[17 19].
Halga.—Surnamed the Good. Younger brother of Hrothgar.—[2 9].
Hama.—Takes the Brosinga mene from Eormenric.—[19 7].
Hæreth.—Father of Higelac’s queen, Hygd.—[28 39]; [29 18].
Hæthcyn.—Son of Hrethel and brother of Higelac. Kills his brother Herebeald accidentally. Is slain at Ravenswood, fighting against Ongentheow.—[34 43]; [35 23]; [40 32].
Helmings.—The race to which Queen Wealhtheow belonged.—[10 63].
Heming.—A kinsman of Garmund, perhaps nephew.—[28 54]; [28 70].