Heorogar.—Elder brother of Hrothgar, and surnamed ‘Weoroda Ræswa,’ Prince of the Troopers.—[2 9]; [8 12].
Hereward.—Son of the above.—[31 17].
Heort, Heorot.—The great mead-hall which King Hrothgar builds. It is invaded by Grendel for twelve years. Finally cleansed by Beowulf, the Geat. It is called Heort on account of the hart-antlers which decorate it.—[2 25]; [3 32]; [3 52].
Hildeburg.—Wife of Finn, daughter of Hoce, and related to Hnæf,—probably his sister.—[17 21]; [18 34].
Hnæf.—Leader of a branch of the Danes called Half-Danes. Killed in the struggle at Finn’s castle.—[17 19]; [17 61].
Hondscio.—One of Beowulf’s companions. Killed by Grendel just before Beowulf grappled with that monster.—[30 43].
Hoce.—Father of Hildeburg and probably of Hnæf.—[17 26].
Hrethel.—King of the Geats, father of Higelac, and grandfather of Beowulf.—[7 4]; [34 39].
Hrethla.—Once used for Hrethel.—[7 82].
Hrethmen.—Another name for the Danes.—[7 73].