Ongentheow.—King of Sweden, of the Scylfing dynasty. Married, perhaps, Elan, daughter of Healfdene.—[35 26]; [41 16].
Oslaf.—A Dane of Hnæf’s party.—[18 24].
Ravenswood.—The forest near which Hæthcyn was slain.—[40 31]; [40 41].
Scefing.—Applied ([1 4]) to Scyld, and meaning ‘son of Scef.’
Scyld.—Founder of the dynasty to which Hrothgar, his father, and grandfather belonged. He dies, and his body is put on a vessel, and set adrift. He goes from Daneland just as he had come to it—in a bark.—[1 4]; [1 19]; [1 27].
Scyldings.—The descendants of Scyld. They are also called Honor-Scyldings, Victory-Scyldings, War-Scyldings, etc. (See ‘Danes,’ above.)—[2 1]; [7 1]; [8 1].
Scylfings.—A Swedish royal line to which Wiglaf belonged.—[36 2].
Sigemund.—Son of Wæls, and uncle and father of Fitela. His struggle with a dragon is related in connection with Beowulf’s deeds of prowess.—[14 38]; [14 47].
Swerting.—Grandfather of Higelac, and father of Hrethel.—[19 11].
Swedes.—People of Sweden, ruled by the Scylfings.—[35 13].