mself had none. Even in his latter years, as an aged man, he would personally go and fight the dragon that threatened his kingdom and die doing so. Generosity is another celebrated heroic virtue as the great king Hrothgar is quite free with his gifts of gold, finery, weapons and armor, men and hospitality. Kings are also referred to as ring-givers and are expected and supposed to be generous. Only the foul and lowly foes of society such as the slave who steals from the dragon, and the dragon itself that hoards all its treasures show such selfishness and lack of generosity. Beowulf’s men show unquestioning loyalty as they submit their lives to their lord. The night of Beowulf’s fight with Grendel, the men are told by Beowulf to sleep (in the mead hall) and they br

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