Beowulf's loyal best friend who accompanies him to the demon's lair. After Beowulf's fatal battle with the dragon, Wiglaf learns the truth about his parentage and the illicit affair but vows to protect Beowulf's legacy. He succeeds as the new king, presides over a Norse funeral, and ultimately faces a moral temptation when Grendel's mother offers him the horn at the sea.
Wiglaf and Beowulf share a deep bond of friendship and unwavering loyalty.
The demon attempts to pass her curse and temptation onto the new king.
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