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Lines 1-98: The Danish Warrior Kings

Beowulf begins with the legends of the warrior kings of the Danes.

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The most famous was Shield Sheafson, the founder of the ruling house. He was revered by his own subjects, and outlying clans were forced to pay tribute to him. Shield had a son named Beow, who became famous throughout the region for his exploits.

Shield died while still at the height of his powers. His warriors placed his body in a boat, piled it up with treasure, weapons and armor, and sent it out to sea.

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No one knows, the poet says, who salvaged all the treasure.  

After Shield's death, it was Beow's job to defend the Danish forts. He was well respected and ruled for a long time. He was succeeded by Halfdane, who had three sons, Heorogar, Hrothgar, and Halga, and an unnamed daughter who was married off to Onela the Swede.

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Hrothgar was an extremely successful king. People flocked to his service and he created a large army. He d