He battles monsters above, and below land, and he slays dragons. ... When Beowulf is informed that the Danes are constantly being attacked by a monster known as Grendel, he takes it upon himself to travel across the sea to the land of Shieldings. ... He has gone against many monsters, and has yet to lose a battle. ... He explains that he has "heard moreover that the monster scorns in his reckless way to use weapons" (lines 433-434). ...

• Word Count: 2599
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• Grade Level: High School

He battles monsters above, and below land, and he slays dragons. ... When Beowulf is informed that the Danes are constantly being attacked by a monster known as Grendel, he takes it upon himself to travel across the sea to the land of Shieldings. ... He has gone against many monsters, and has yet to lose a battle. ... He explains that he has "heard moreover that the monster scorns in his reckless way to use weapons" (lines 433-434). ...

• Word Count: 2583
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Even Beowulf one of the earliest narratives, depicting the "cauldron of stories", featured a great warrior facing mythical monsters that threatened others. ... From there, the early Greek stories of the Iliad and the Odyssey gave a rich basis for fantasy stories, featuring more heroes and monsters, wars and gods. ...

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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...

• Word Count: 2885
• Approx Pages: 12
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate