The saga of Beowulf contains many examples of the pagan concept of Wyrd of fate. ... The fire-worm from the movie, also symbolizes the dragon from Beowulf. Both the epic poem of Beowulf and the movie The 13th warrior hold some form of supernaturalism. ... In the book, Beowulf's enemies were portrayed as the known evil throughout and Beowulf was known as the warrior and savior so to speak. ... Beowulf chose to fight the dragon for treasure. ...

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Truly Beowulf is the quintessence of the Anglo-Saxon man of that era. ... Proud and humble, Christian and pagan, Beowulf's character encompasses many seeming contradictions. ... Honor was an important aspect of Beowulf's fight also. ... Perhaps the most important virtue in this world of newly blossoming Christianity was Beowulf's devotion to god, in a very pagan setting nonetheless. ... It was faith that was the backbone of Beowulf's strength. ...

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The epic poem of Beowulf was written by up to six different authors. These authors were clearly part of the nations in the middle ages, who were rapidly changing from various Pagan traditions to the monotheistic religion of Christianity. ... For example, after Beowulf has succeeded in injuring Grendel, (who fled), great speeches take place by Hrothgar and Beowulf, praising God's victory. ... As punishment God sends Beowulf to defeat Grendel. ... Because there are just as many non-Christian beliefs present, we can assume the authors were writing during a time of religious change and du...

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The characteristics of women, the portrayal of the supernatural, and the role of Christianity modeled in Ivanhoe can be analogous to the legends of King Arthur, the epic of Beowulf, and the classic code of chivalry. ... The role of Christianity in the epic of Beowulf and the adventure of Ivanhoe is displayed in two different ways. The first, in the story of Beowulf, two ideas, Christianity and paganism, are blended together as the monster is named as a descendant of Cain, in reference to the Cain of the Bible. Also when Beowulf defeats Grendle's mother, he gives credit to God, but his pe...

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