The influences of Religion and God are apparent in the poem Beowulf. Both Christianity and Pagan beliefs are found throughout the story of Beowulf. Though Beowulf has spiritual strength, he is not always concerned with Christian virtues. When the Geats arrive in Denmark, “they thanked God that the sea voyage had been easy for them,” (pg 5) but later, Beowulf’s want for material rewards, and fame are connected with the Pagan nonreligious ways. Beowulf receives material gifts when he defeats Grendel’s mother. “Then the brave man, the son of Ecglaf, bade him bear Hrunting, take his sword, his dear blade; he thanked him for the gift; said that he counted him a good friend in battle, mighty in war; in no wise did
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