Siggeir Essays

Beowulf is an incredible piece of literature that holds much importance in the literary genre. However, it's lack of importance placed on it 's female characters has caused controversy. Although the poem was composed in England it is set in Scandinavia. Beowulf is set in a world where honor, bravery and loyalty is of much importance as it highlights the values of the pre-Anglo Saxon culture. The role of women in Beowulf, reflects that of Anglo Saxon society which predominately is based around peacemaking

actual human being. One example showing how children were viewed by the Vikings comes from the beginning of Saga of the Volsungs. In the third book of the saga a king named Siggeir asked King Volsung for “Signy’s hand in marriage” (Byock 38). Signy was King Volsungs only daughter and even though Signy did not want to marry Siggeir King Volsung betrothed the pair anyway. Signy’s betrothal to Siggier is a