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

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

B. Wyrd suggests the idea of fate.

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

D. Wyrd is related to the folly of earthly possessions.

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