Beowulf

What is the ancient word for this concept?

Line 455 states, “Fate goes ever as fate must.” Lines 572-3 state, “Often, for undaunted courage fate spares the man it has not already marked.” What is the ancient word for this concept?

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I'm not sure the term you are looking for. This is an impersonal kind of fate but I'm not sure of the ancient word.