Wiglaf

A Geatish hero who appeared in the Old English poem, Beowulf. Wiglaf was the son of Weohstan, who was the kinsman of the Swedish leader, Ælfhere. Wiglaf was also a kinsman of Beowulf, and they were both heroes belonging to the family known as the Wægmundings.

As one of Beowulf's most loyal and bravest thanes, Wiglaf was one of eleven warriors who accompanied Beowulf, to kill the dragon. Wiglaf possessed the sword belonging to the Swedish king, Eanmund, the son of Ohthere. His father Weohstan had killed Eanmund in battle.

It was with this sword that Wiglaf wounded the dragon, giving Beowulf enough time to dispatch the dragon with his dagger.

Wiglaf received from Beowulf a gold collar that probably meant that Wiglaf would succeed him as king of the Geats. Nothing more is known about Wiglaf in the other works.