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Hengist (died c. 488)Legendary leader, with his brother Horsa, of the Jutes, who originated in Jutland and settled in Kent about 450, the first Anglo-Saxon settlers in Britain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In making references to figures like Beowuif (the hero, not the poem), Grendel, and Hengest and Horsa, Tolkien seems to remove for a moment the "suspension of disbelief" caused by his adherence to the Old English style. |
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