Godewulf
Godewulf is a figure from Old English tradition, primarily known from the epic poem Beowulf. While not a central character, Godewulf is mentioned in the lineage of the Geatish king Hrothgar. He is presented as an ancestor of Hrothgar, establishing a dynastic connection that underscores the importance of noble lineage in the poem's social and political landscape. The precise historical reality of Godewulf is uncertain, as he appears within a poetic and mythological context rather than as a documented historical individual.
The mention of Godewulf serves to flesh out the background of the Danish royal house, whose woes