Wiglaf
Wiglaf is a character in the Old English epic poem Beowulf, a young Geat warrior who serves as Beowulf’s loyal thane and relative (the son of Weohstan). In the narrative he stands alongside Beowulf as a trusted follower and ally during Beowulf’s rise to fame.
In Beowulf’s final battle, a dragon threatens the Geats. When the other thanes flee in fear, Wiglaf
After Beowulf’s death, Wiglaf takes on leadership duties. He helps oversee Beowulf’s funeral and mourns the
Scholarly and literary significance: Wiglaf is widely interpreted as a figure embodying steadfast loyalty and fealty,