Healfdene father of Hrothgar.
the giants here a reference to the Frisians.
Hoc father of Hildeburh and Hnaef.
the web's short measure the web of life—destiny, fate, Wyrd—has spun a short life for Queen Hildeburh's brother and son.
the prince's thane here, a reference to Hengest.
Folcwalda father of Finn.
the lord who had killed their own ring-giver an apparent reference to Finn, although it is not clear whether he personally does the killing or even if treachery is involved.
chief of the War-Scyldings Hnaef.
feud-bites a kenning for wounds.
Hunlaf's son a Half-Dane warrior who presents the sword to Hengest.
Guthlaf and Oslaf Half-Dane thanes.
uncle and nephew (1164) apparently a reference to Hrothgar and Hrothulf.
Hama, Brosing, and Eormanric For a thorough discussion of the necklace and the Goths, see Chickering, pp. 331–333.
Frankish pertaining to the Franks, a Germanic tribe in the Rhine region.
