10 Ways to be the Most Popular Geat
1.
Help out the Danes by defeating the demon that
is haunting them
2.
“She greeted the Geats’ lord, God she thanked,
in wisdom’s words, that her will was granted, that at last on a hero her hope
could lean for comfort in terrors”
3.
Defeat a dragon and save your people
4.
Leaving treasures to your people: “Now I’ve
bartered here for booty of treasure the last of my life, so look ye well to the
needs of my land!”
5.
Leave your kingdom in good hands after you die
6.
Be super strong: “An ideal weapon, one that any
warrior would envy, but so huge and heavy of itself only Beowulf could wield it
in battle”
7.
Treat your king well: “These, King Hygelac, I am
happy to present to you as gifts.”
8.
Be the best warrior: “I don’t boast when I say
that neither you nor Breca were ever much celebrated for swordsmanship of for
facing danger on the field of battle”
9.
Respect your family and elders
10.
Gain the respect of your people so when you die
they hold an extravagant funeral
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