What is Hwæt? The Debate Behind Beowulf’s Opening Line

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Discover the meaning of hwæt, the iconic first word of Beowulf, and explore the medieval and modern debates over how it should be translated.


Source: https://www.medievalists.net/2025/07/hwaet-beowulf-opening-line/
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