Women during the Anglo-Saxon Era often posed as hostess for their kings. This is shown in the epic, Beowulf, by the use of the characters Wealhtheow and Hygd. Wealhtheow is “mindful of customs,” (Norton 613), “of excellent heart” (Norton 624), and “sure of speech” (Norton 638). The primary function of these women within the story is that of hostess: they carry the cup of mead around the hall and offer it to the warriors. Wealhtheow always offers the mead up to Hrothgar first, Wealhtheow is a extension of and a support for his kingly power.
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