Scyld of Scefing

Scyld was the mighty king of The Danes and the father of Beow.

Life
Not much is known about the life of Scyld. According to the book, he was abandoned by his parents as an infant, and it can be assumed that he he never saw them again and he had a hard childhood. Later in his life, Scyld became king, though how he rose to power is not certain. He is said to have taken the mead halls of his enemies, claiming them for his own people.

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