Hygd.—Wife of Higelac, and daughter of Hæreth. There are some indications that she married Beowulf after she became a widow.—[28 37].
Ingeld.—Son of the Heathobard king, Froda. Marries Hrothgar’s daughter, Freaware, in order to reconcile the two peoples.—[29 62]; [30 32].
Ingwins.—Another name for the Danes.—[16 52]; [20 69].
Jutes.—Name sometimes applied to Finn’s people.—[17 22]; [17 38]; [18 17].
Lafing.—Name of a famous sword presented to Hengest by Hun.—[18 19].
Merewing.—A Frankish king, probably engaged in the war in which Higelac was slain.—[40 29].
Nægling.—Beowulf’s sword.—[36 76].
Offa.—King of the Angles, and son of Garmund. Marries the terrible Thrytho who is so strongly contrasted with Hygd.—[28 59]; [28 66].
Ohthere.—Son of Ongentheow, king of the Swedes. He is father of Eanmund and Eadgils.—[40 35]; [40 39].