Quote (TammyFaye @ Oct 6 2016 12:38pm)
I like the name Unferth. Wikipedia has a lengthy entry on the name as it appears in Beowolf. One section:
Etymology[edit]
Unferth's name can be understood in a number of ways....
But here is some of his story:
No character represents the internal threat to the heroic order as clearly as Unferth, whose very name (“Un-peace”) signifies his effect on Denmark and who is described as a killer of kin: “toward his kinsmen he had not been kind at the clash of swords.” When Beowulf arrives, Unferth provokes him with a taunt: “he could not allow that another man should hold under heaven a higher title to wonders in the world than went with his own name.” In response, Beowulf says, “You have killed only kindred, kept your blade for those closest in blood; you’re a clever man, Unferth, but you’ll endure hell’s damnation for that.”
Wow, be careful, Rain. You choose your friends recklessly and if Unferth is kin, unwisely.
Thanks for the heads up, I'll be sure to watch my 6.
