The Licensed Clinical Social Worker, also known as the LCSW, is a branch of social work that specializes in mental health therapy in a counseling format. Becoming an LCSW requires a significant degree of training, including having earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program.
Character Analysis. Hygelac, the king of the Geats, is Beowulf's lord and ring-giver. As a ring-giver, it is Hygelac's job to give land and treasures to his thanes, or lords, in order to reward them for their loyalty and service.
History and Origin. Hildebrand is a character from Germanic legend. Hildebrand is the modern German form of the name: in Old High German it is Hiltibrant and in Old Norse Hildibrandr. The word hild means battle and brand means sword. The name itself is very likely of Langobard origin.