In Beowulf, what is the significance of the term wyrd?

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AWyrd is an allusion to the impending conversion to Christianity

BWyrd is related to the folly of earthly possessions.

CWyrd has to do with reparational payments exacted from people guilty of homicide.

DWyrd suggests the idea of fate.

Correct answer

A. Wyrd is an allusion to the impending conversion to Christianity

Explanation

The correct answer is Wyrd is an allusion to the impending conversion to Christianity.

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