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

Summary by Medievalists.net
Discover the meaning of hwæt, the iconic first word of Beowulf, and explore the medieval and modern debates over how it should be translated.
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Medievalists.net broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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