While containing the characteristics of an epic, Beowulf also has the elements of an elegiac and heroic poem. I believe this epic can be considered as a "heroic-elegiac poem-. ... Although this is found in Beowulf, the elements of an epic hero poem and an elegiac poem combined, more completely describe this piece of Anglo-Saxon literature. ... "Hrothgar, gray-haired and brave, sat happily Listening, the famous ring-giver sure, At last, that Grendel could be killed; he believed In Beowulf's bold strength and the firmness of his spirit - Not only was Beowulf confident and boastful of him...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

They created famous schools, where many of their converts were educated. ... In the author's attempt to Christianize Beowulf, there are undoubtedly some remains of the pagan ideology from which the poem emerged. ... Yet another example of how paganism and Christianity intermix in the poem occurs during Beowulf's death. ... The only thing naive about the poem is its theology. ... Beowulf is in fact an Anglo-Saxon pagan poem transformed into a pseudo-Christian poem by a Christian author. ...

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"Be not as Hermod" The fragment between lines 1724-1769 of Burton Raffel's translation of Beowulf includes many important elements of Anglo Saxon culture and epic poem characteristics. ... First of all, and like at many other points during the poem, an epithet to name God is used; Hrothgar uses "eternal Lord". ... Only the chosen ones by God will grow famous, rich or powerful. ... Last, to finish his speech, Healfdane's son predicts what could be some of the ways in which the famous and prestigious warrior and future king could end his days. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

An epic is a long narrative poem that celebrates a heroes deeds. ... The Anglo Saxons also wrote poems such as "The Seafarer and "The Wanderer. ... And for the first time in his life that famous prince fought with fate against him with glory, denied him"(p54,669-670). ...

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Beowulf wanted to be famous and with fame comes fortune. ... "The 13th Warrior" had to keep something in common with Beowulf in order to be acknowledged as being derived from the epic poem. ... There are other similarities in Beowulf and "The 13th Warrior" that can be found throughout the poem and movie; they are not necessarily represented by certain scenes or events. ... The similarities in the movie "The 13th Warrior" and in the epic poem Beowulf outweigh the differences that the two incredible pieces of fiction have. ...

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Themes Beowulf is an epic poem with an epic hero - Beowulf. The story chronicles his trials and tribulations in defending his people against vicious monsters that are wreaking havoc on Herot. This story, which was brought to us by Little and McDougal's literature book, was an Anglo - Saxson pie...

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The epic poem Beowulf describes the most heroic man of the Anglo-Saxon times. ... Even though he is famous for his massive strength, other attributions that are no-ticeable are courage, bravery, and a strong love for his people. ...

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Beowulf, an epic written between the 8th and 11th century was first told in Anglo-Saxton England. This epic follows a young, brave, and powerful warrior who risks his life to save and protect others. He battles monsters above, and below land, and he slays dragons. He is the strongest of all men, an...

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• Grade Level: High School