why is Hygelac wearing Wealtheow's torque when he dies?
2006-09-03 15:04:32 · 4 answers · asked by caribeanswimer 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
his wife gave it to 'im to wear during his rade upon the frisians.
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search (ctrl+f) for "torque", ad you find this:
The narrator explains the origin of the Brissings' necklace (the "golden collar")—originally worn by the Norse goddess Freya and later owned by Eormenric (a famous Gothic king), the necklace is stolen by Hama—and at the same time gives a flash-forward to Hygelac's (Beowulf's uncle) ill-fated raid on the Frisians. It is the first of four references to the raid. Hygelac initiated the raid and was killed in it. We learn later that Beowulf gives the necklace to Hygelac's queen, Hygd, who apparently gave it to Hygelac (lines 2172-74) to wear during the Frisian raid.]
2006-09-03 15:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by altgrave 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Wealtheow gave it to him to inspire courage.
2006-09-03 22:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by dramaturgerenata78 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it's SO comfortable.
2006-09-03 22:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
coz he wants to. hey wait! how did beowulf died?
2006-09-03 22:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by The Lioness 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋