Question

which character is described in these lines? "the man-rular famous, the long worthy atheling, sighed for his liegemen

Answer 1

This description is taken from the epic poem “Beowulf”, and describes Hrothgar, King of Denmark. This poem is considered the eldest English epic poem, dated somewhere between 975 and 1025 and the author is to this day unknown. 

Answer 2

ANSWER: The following lines were taken from the poem 'Beowulf' which is an old English epic story consisting 3182 alternative lines and is considered as the most important works of the Old English literature. The particular lines of the story "the man-rular famous, the long worthy atheling, sighed for his liegemen" describes the King Hrothgar who is a legendary Danish King living in the 6th century. He is mentioned as the builder of the great hall Heorot, and ruler of Denmark when the Geatish hero Beowulf arrives to defeat the monster Grendel.