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Beowulf: The Rise and Fall of Kings by martastenes is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The excerpt from Beowulf describes the transition of power after the fall of Hygelac and the subsequent rise of Beowulf as king, who rules wisely for fifty years until a dragon threatens his kingdom. A slave inadvertently awakens the dragon by stealing from its hoard, leading to impending conflict. The passage reflects on themes of legacy, loss, and the inevitable decay of once-great warriors and their treasures.

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martastenes

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EN