Hrethric.—Son of Hrothgar.—[18 65]; [27 19].
Hreosna-beorh.—A promontory in Geat-land, near which Ohthere’s sons made plundering raids.—[35 18].
Hrothgar.—The Danish king who built the hall Heort, but was long unable to enjoy it on account of Grendel’s persecutions. Marries Wealhtheow, a Helming lady. Has two sons and a daughter. Is a typical Teutonic king, lavish of gifts. A devoted liegelord, as his lamentations over slain liegemen prove. Also very appreciative of kindness, as is shown by his loving gratitude to Beowulf.—[2 9]; [2 12]; [4 1]; [8 10]; [15 1]; etc., etc.
Hrothmund.—Son of Hrothgar.—[18 65].
Hrothulf.—Probably a son of Halga, younger brother of Hrothgar. Certainly on terms of close intimacy in Hrothgar’s palace.—[16 26]; [18 57].
Hrunting.—Unferth’s sword, lent to Beowulf.—[22 71]; [25 9].
Hugs.—A race in alliance with the Franks and Frisians at the time of Higelac’s fall.—[35 41].
Hun.—A Frisian warrior, probably general of the Hetwars. Gives Hengest a beautiful sword.—[18 19].
Hunferth.—Sometimes used for Unferth.
Hygelac, Higelac.—King of the Geats, uncle and liegelord of Beowulf, the hero of the poem.—His second wife is the lovely Hygd, daughter of Hæreth. The son of their union is Heardred. Is slain in a war with the Hugs, Franks, and Frisians combined. Beowulf is regent, and afterwards king of the Geats.—[4 6]; [5 4]; [28 34]; [29 9]; [29 21]; [31 56].