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'''Beowulf''' was a legendary {{Wiki|Geats|Geatish}} hero, later written about in a {{Wiki|Beowulf|poem of the same name}}.


'''Beowulf''' was a legendary {{Wiki|Geat|Geatish}} hero, later written about in a {{Wiki|Beowulf|poem of the same name}}.
==Legacy==
 
By the mid 9th century, the legend of Beowulf was widespread, even known by English monks. When [[Brissy the Elder]] wrote the ''[[Rigsogur]]'' he believed it would elevate [[Rig Reidarasson]] to the likes of Beowulf or [[Ragnar Lothbrok]] within the Anglo-Saxon cultural consciousness.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Notes from Eivor's travels]]: "Letter Concerning the Rigsogur"</ref>
In the 9th century, the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor]] discovered the truth behind the legend.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Legend of Beowulf]]</ref>


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Beowulf was a legendary Geatish hero, later written about in a poem of the same name.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

By the mid 9th century, the legend of Beowulf was widespread, even known by English monks. When Brissy the Elder wrote the Rigsogur he believed it would elevate Rig Reidarasson to the likes of Beowulf or Ragnar Lothbrok within the Anglo-Saxon cultural consciousness.[1]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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  1. Assassin's Creed: ValhallaNotes from Eivor's travels: "Letter Concerning the Rigsogur"