Some “Beowulf” characters

DANES

["Think of the group that Beowulf travels to aid, known for their mead hall called Heorot. They were ruled by King Hrothgar in the epic poem."]

The clue refers to the group of people central to the Old English epic Beowulf, where the hero travels to Denmark to help them. "Danes" is the name for the inhabitants of Denmark, who are frequently mentioned in the poem as both allies and victims of the monster Grendel. The answer plays on the historical and literary connection rather than wordplay, directly naming the people Beowulf aids. It’s a straightforward reference for anyone familiar with the story or Scandinavian history.