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What does it mean when Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace?

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When Beowulf gave his golden necklace to Wiglaf it meant that he was passing on his ruler-ship to him.

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In Beowulf when the dying Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace, the gesture means that Beowulf is passing on the rulership of Geatland to Wiglaf

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