Beowulf, the son of Ecgtheow, was the mightiest thane in the land of the Geats. In the Anglo-Saxon period it was believed that if a person was courageous then fate would be on his side. Beowulf had fate on his side to make him the most courageous hero of his time. Beowulf accepts and overcomes many challenges that a normal warrior would not be able to overcome. Beowulf came to the aid of his kin, Hrothgar, when the evil monster named Grendel was attacking

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