Beowulf, which is translated, by Burton raffle, is about a warrior who killed monsters and saved a city. ... (Raffel 346-348). ... The infamous killer fought for his freedom, wanting no flesh but retreat," (Raffel 443-445.) while Odysseus fought the suitors who were human beings. ... (Raffel 153-159) The men"s bragging is one of their characteristics. ... (Raffel 89-90) It shows that they"d sacrifice for their gods. ...

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Grendel is portrayed as a horrifying creature in the epic poem of "Beowulf", translated by Burton Raffel. ... "Beowulf" almost preaches to you to join Christianity. ... In "Beowulf" the people of Hrothgar's kingdom made sure they didn't praise Beowulf more than their king. Also in "Beowulf", Queen Weltho made sure she saluted her husband first, then his soldiers, and last but not least, Beowulf. ... In "Beowulf", Beowulf showed tremendous heroism by going to fight Grendel. ...

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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. ... Hrothgar reminds Beowulf "[ ] that it will all end, and too soon?"... Fate will carry Beowulf through the path that has been design for him; it should lead to where he was meant to end. ... Beowulf's name has to linger in history forever. ... Beowulf still has a long life left, and enough time to prove his power in many different ways. ...

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