What is a retainer Beowulf?
What is a retainer Beowulf? This is the honor code that exists between the king, or feudal lord, and his warriors, sometimes called “thanes” or “retainers.” (Technically, retainers would be of higher rank, but the words are often used interchangeably.) Which retainer comes to help Beowulf fight the dragon? Wiglaf. Read more…