Beowulf then starts the second part of becoming an epic hero by convincing Hrothgar the leader of a foreign country that he could do battle with the enemy. Upon arriving in Denmark he tells Hrothgar "Geatish

s head. After reaching the surface he returns to Hereot and shows Hrothgar Grendel's mom's head. Hrothgar rewards Beowulf with treasures. The next morning Beowulf and his Geats return home to an epic hero's welcome, where he shares the gifts he received from Hrothgar.

men have come from far." Beowulf tells Hrothgar of how he disposed of a family of five giants, and had challenged Brecca to a swimming race but had to stay at sea to slay nine monsters. Hrothgars pride would have to believe that Beowulf was there "because of past favors" and, therefor allow him to take on the task of slaying Grendel. Hrothgar then takes Beowulf and his 14 Geats to Hereot. This is where most of Grendels strikes have come. As Hrothgar leaves for the night Beowulf says "Here at Hereot I shay work my daring deed or lay down my life." As the sun began to fall his men began to fall alseep, but Beowulf stayed awake waiting fo

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