1) Character in Beowulf 
Queen Hygd, introduced in line 1925 of the poem Beowulf, is the wife of King Hygelac of Geatland. After Beowulf defeats Grendel and Grendel`s mother, he and his men returned to their native country, where they are received by Hygelac and Hygd. Hygd is beautiful, wise, courteous, and attentive. She pours mead in the drinking horns of the warriors ....