As well The Scyldings' King Hrothgar and Queen Wealhtheow embody the themes of generosity and hospitality of kingship. ... For example, the poet relates that the Danish Hildeburh marries the Frisian king. ... This example relates in the same theme as the selection reading we read in class about Deor. While the values of the warrior become clear through Beowulf's example throughout the poem, only in the poem's more moralizing moments are the responsibilities of a king to his people discussed. ... From there, the early Greek stories of the Iliad and the Odyssey gave a rich ba...

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