Hrothulf
Hrothulf (Old Norse: Hróðúlfr or Hróthúlfr; also anglicized as Hrothulf) is a legendary figure in Norse and Anglo-Saxon heroic literature. The given name combines elements meaning fame or glory and wolf, a common type of compound in early Norse naming.
Attestations and variants: The figure is best known from Beowulf, where he is described as the nephew
Role and interpretation: Across sources, Hrothulf often functions as a foil to ideal kingship. He is depicted
Scholarly context: Hrothulf is typically examined within the broader framework of early Germanic heroic tradition and