author writes about the values of the pagan world, while, at the same time, portraying

Christian morality through his characters. The epic of Beowulf reflects both the Christian

world and the pagan world. Much like the more familiar stories of King Arthur, Beowulf

depicts a world in which Christianity and paganism merge.

The mark of Cain should be familiar to anyone that has any knowledge of Judaism,

Islam, or Christianity. This "Christian" symbol is an important one in the epic of Beowulf.

Not only does the fact of Grendel having the mark of Cain symbolize that he is inherently

evil because of his family line, but it also shows Beo

remembered with honor and dignity after he was dead.

that their purpose in life was to be remembered and regarded with honor once they died.

kills a man with this mark "he shall be avenged sevenfold."

my kinsmen, and I must follow them," that the belief in fate also effected the action of the

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