Anglo-Saxon times. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible person

with all the extraordinary traits required of a hero. He is able to use his

super-human physical strength and courage to put his people before

himself. He encounters hideous monsters and the most ferocious of

beasts but he never fears the threat of death. His leadership skills are

superb and he is even able to boast about all his

achievements. Beowulf is the ultimate epic hero who risks his life

countless times for immortal glory and for the good of others.

Beowulf is a hero in the eyes of his fellow men through his

amazing physical strength. He fought in numerous battles and returned

victorious from all but his last. In his argument with Unferth, Beowulf

explains the reason he "lost" a simple swimming match with his youthful

opponent Brecca. Not only had Beowulf been sw

beings relaying the necessity of brotherhood and friendship. Beowulf is

knows that when he fights an enemy like Grendel or Grendel's mother he

possesses, he understands that Fate or Wyrd will work its magic no

wide-spread fear. He set a noble example for all human

her by slashing the monster's neck with a Giant's sword that can only be

as an emissary to help rid the Danes of the evil Grendel. Beowulf risks his

matter what and he could be killed at any point in his life. He faces that

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