All 9 Uses of
valor
in
Beowulf - (translated by: Hall)
- I ween that from valor, nowise as outlaws, But from greatness of soul ye sought for King Hrothgar.†
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- Weird often saveth 15 The undoomed hero if doughty his valor!†
- But the prowess and valor 45 Of the earls of the Geatmen early shall venture To give him a grapple.†
- }Afterward Heremod's hero-strength failed him, 65 His vigor and valor.†
- The defender of earls then Commanded that eight steeds with bridles 45 Gold-plated, gleaming, be guided to hallward, Inside the building; on one of them stood then An art-broidered saddle embellished with jewels; 'twas the sovereign's seat, when the son of King Healfdene Was pleased to take part in the play of the edges; 50 The famous one's valor ne'er failed at the front when Slain ones were bowing.†
- Thence demons unnumbered{The poet again magnifies Beowulf's valor.†
- Firm-mooded after, 55 Not heedless of valor, but mindful of glory, Was Higelac's kinsman; the hero-chief angry Cast then his carved-sword covered with jewels That it lay on the earth, hard and steel-pointed;{The hero throws down all weapons, and again trusts to his hand-grip.†
- }With valorous spirit, but they sped to the forest, Seeking for safety.†
- }15 But few in the land of liegemen of valor, Though of every achievement bold he had proved him, To run 'gainst the breath of the venomous scather, Or the hall of the treasure to trouble with hand-blows, If he watching had found the ward of the hoard-hall 20 On the barrow abiding.†
Definition:
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(valor) exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle