Ingunda

Ingunda is a character from the epic poem Beowulf, an Old English poem that is one of the most important works of Old English literature. She is the queen of the Geats, a people who live in the southern part of Sweden. Ingunda is known for her beauty and her role in the story of Beowulf. She is the mother of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, and the grandmother of Beowulf. Ingunda is first mentioned in the poem when Beowulf is sent to Denmark to help Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel. Beowulf is successful in defeating Grendel, but he is later challenged by Grendel's mother, who seeks revenge for her son's death. Beowulf defeats Grendel's mother and returns to Geatland, where he is welcomed by Ingunda and Hrothgar. Ingunda is not a major character in the poem, but she is an important figure in the story of Beowulf. Her role in the poem is to provide a connection between the Geats and the Danes, and to serve as a symbol of the power and influence of the Geatish people. Ingunda's character is not well-developed in the poem, but she is an important figure in the story of Beowulf.