In this society, to become known as brave hero was highly valued; this led Beowulf to Hrothgar's kingdom to defeat Grendel, a monster known throughout the country for his killing sprees in Hrothgar's palace, Herot. Because of Beowulf's success in the battle against Grendel, he was glorified by those he saved; he was now their hero. "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 hi...

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For example the myth of Grendel being in some way demonic has ties to the period of the Middle English translation. ... Grendel is thought to be after examination of available texts some how a superhuman-human, like the Orcs of J.R.R. ...

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Heroic tradition in literature Heroism cannot be discussed detached from a hero. "Heroes originate in the mists of time and myth" (Jokinen 1996). The quote could not be more true, heroes and their valorous deeds are wrapped in the mists of time and myth. The deeds are so valorous as to seem...

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