In Saxo, the scene, in which Boðvar finds Hottr hiding in a pile of bones, takes place in Heorot but, instead of killing a dragon and letting Hottr drink the blood for courage, Boðvar kills a bear. Boðvar´s brother is king of Gautland (Geats). This might make you wonder if Boðvar is an alternative view of Beowulf´s adventures in Denmark and you would not be far off.
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Killing a bear sounds far more sensible you know. I bet the blood tasted better. ;p
At least bears exist in this world. Makes it seem like the story is based on historical persons.
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