Modthryth, Thryth ('strength', cf. Old Norse Þrúðr, the daughter of Thor), and Fremu are reconstructed names for a character who figures as the queen...
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Hygd) and peace-weaver (Freawaru and Hildeburh). Grendel's mother and Modthryth (before her marriage to Offa), challenge these roles, and therefore represent...
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Bevis with death should he refuse her. Both seem modeled on the type of *Modthryth or Thryðo of the Beowulf legend. The 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica characterizes...
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despair when Attila invades his kingdom. Þiðreks saga Mime, Mimir See Regin Modthryth Old English: Þrȳðo, Old English: Mōdþrȳðo, Old English: Fremu, Latin:...
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retainers at Hygelac's court. Her behaviour is contrasted with that of Modthryth, the queen of king Offa of Angel. When Beowulf returns from the Danes...
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