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Technically this is the only in universe mention of Beowulf. The premise of the bonus quest is both contradictory with the base game and itself while never actually using the name outside the title and description.
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'''Beowulf''' was a legendary {{Wiki|Geat|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}}.


In the 9th century, the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered the truth behind the legend.<ref name="Legend of Beowulf">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Legend of Beowulf]]'' – {{Cite|10 Feb 2021. Memories needed}}</ref>
==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>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Legend of Beowulf]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==

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Beowulf was a legendary Geatish hero, later written about in a 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.[1]

Appearances

References

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