... relate to the characters in both Anglo-Saxon culture and today's culture. Like the Anglo-Saxon culture they valued many material objects such as gold. In both Anglo-Saxon and Beowulf culture gold was a status symbol. The amount of gold a warrior wore represented there status in their culture. In the epic the armor that was worn was valued for its weapons for protection ... during battle. Such weapons as helmets, swords, shields, daggers, and chain mail were made from precious metals such as gold which represented a warriors status. In the epic gold is important because it is used to pro...

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... , and horses. This is not a special kindness. It is exactly what Beowulf expects. For the young Beowulf, his kleos are the fame and gold which would be gained from helping Hrothgar retaining his hall from Grendel. The skirmishes between the Anglo-Saxons and their enemies over material possessions often lead to ... quot;. For instance, the meetings between Hrothgar and Beowulf broaches weregilds. When one of Beowulf's warriors is killed by Grendel, king Hrothgar negotiates a payment of gold to recompense Beowulf and the Geats for their loss. Hrothgar does it out of self-defense. If he does...

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... accomplishments. 8. The characters of Beowulf follow the Pagan religion. Their Pagan beliefs are shown by the way they praise with rewards of gold and other material things of value. For example when Beowulf defeats Grendel; "Halfdanes son presented Beowulf with a gold standard as a victory gift." This act was a Pagan tradition. The narrator follows the Christian religion and the evidence is shown by ... the many times the phrase "Almighty God"" is used throughout the poem. There is a conflict between the two religions because some of the values are opposite. Pagans value gold to show p...

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... horns. Also found was a flask which was estimated to hold 178 pints of beer. Clothing items such as a gold buckle, shoulder clasps, a coat, shoes and an otter fur cap along with 37 gold coins, 3 unstruck coin blanks and two small ingots made of gold were discovered also. Of course there is much more to the wonders than I have mentioned here but it is ... these items; the gold, the clothing and the armour, which give the most insight into the Anglo Saxon people. Discription At about 90 feet long and over 14 feet wide the Sutton Hoo Burial ... ...

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... is still being attacked, and Beowulf is mortally wounded. Before Beowulf dies he makes Wiglaf the new king and asked that he be buried with the dragon's gold. They burn Beowulf on the dragon's gold so that he can be burned and buried with all his treasure. Hercules is from Greek mythology, and is the son of Zeus, who is a god. Hercules ... . They both are human and both died because of being tricked or in battle. They both die and are burned to be buried. Hercules is buried with all of his gold, but Hercules is buried with just the cloak on his back. They both have to face challenges in ...

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... in her life and once Grendel was gone, she no longer had anything to live for. The dragon's only thing to live for was his gold. He kept his passion, logic, and inspiration in this pile of gold he sat under. Grendel becomes angry at the dragon because he was making fun of him so Grendel " snatched up an emerald the size ... back to throw it at him-Never never never touch my things," he said. Flame came out with the words- (pg. 60) He becomes so possessive and selfish over his gold that it seems ludicrous. He doesn't understand that he can't use it like humans can. All he does with it is...

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... the weapon Beowulf used so in this battle he used a sword then later a magical sword. The third battle was with the dragon. The dragon was angry because someone had stolen a gold piece and he wanted it back. Of course the dragon just flew off of his handle and became very angry. He just wanted all humans to die. He would go ... become useless due to a spell that Grendel put on them. The second battle is the only battle in which Beowulf fight completely unaided. Beowulf receives gold after each victory. The first two battles he receives gold from Hrothgar and sends it to Higlac. In the t...

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... care about his people, but the task of fulfilling his desire of receiving fame from them was the first on his to-do list. He could have taken all the gold he wanted for himself, or at least for the people of Herot, yet his materialistic mind only brought back the head of the gigantic Grendel, the monster, which Beowulf cut ... follower, Wiglaf, to build a tower to his name, and to spread his good deeds. Beowulf had fought the dragon so that their gold could be saved, yet towards the end, after Beowulf's death, the Geats put all the gold into the tower because "it was useless to them", m...

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... troubles Beowulf receives compensation for his work. An epic hero mostly receives a choice of compensation: let it be, lady, land, or gold. Hrothgar chose to give Beowulf ancient treasures, and gold, he says ""Save us, /Once more, and again twisted gold, /Heaped-up ancient treasure, will reward you/For the battle you win!"" (Beowulf 46). The only instance of compensation in the story ... ...

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... he grew older, his motivation started to change, He fought dragons and monsters not for his original motives, but for the gold and treasure h would receive in turn. As he died, he said that he sold his life for this [the gold/treasure] and sold it well. One might consider that Beowulf had "sold out", since he acted and fought out of ... ...

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... Beowulf's last battle against the great dragon, the hero "started at death." The only one who came to his aid was Wiglaf, a warrior, who sacrifices his life of "armor and gold and great estates" in order to save his noble lord. After the battle, the new hero Wiglaf receives the dragon's treasure of "piles of gleaming ... gold cups and bracelets and a golden banner" and becomes the new principal warrior of the Geats. Wiglaf's plight is an example of Sacrifice, and through Wiglaf's experiences one can see that ... ...

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... through the meadhall "offering hall-joy to old and to young / with rich treasure-cups" (ll. 621-2). When Wealhtheow first approaches Beowulf and the Geats, she "bore him a cup / with gold-gleaming hands held it before him / graciously greeted the Geats' warleader" (ll. 623-5). The author then reinforces that she is a member of the weaker gender by directing Wealhtheow to her ... victory over Grendel, Wealhtheow offers a toast to the Geats and gives Beowulf rewards for his heroism. She tells Beowulf, "Have luck with this neck-ring beloved Beowulf / accept these gifts gold-gleaming treasu...

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... grasp of angry enemy his life. But the bright helmet guarded his head, one which was to stir up the lake-bottom, seek out the troubled water-made rich with gold, surrounded with splendid bands, as the weapon-smith had made it in far-off days, fashioned it wonderfully, set it about with boar-images so that thereafter no sword or ... battle-blade might bite into it." This describes the armor that Beowulf is wearing. Obviously this is the best armor that anyone has, as it is wonderful, gold was wrought throughout it too. Nothing would be able to get to him when he wears this protection. It...

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... , Beowulf receives treasures or payment of some sort. When he comes to fight Grendel's mother, the sea hag, the Danes tell him: "Save us, once more, and again the twisted gold, heaped-up ancient treasure, will reward you for the battle you win." (line 567) This shows that treasure is indeed at least some part of his motive to fight the ... the aid of his loyal follower Wiglaf, Beowulf's battle injuries prove to be fatal. But before he dies, Beowulf asks to see his treasure. Upon seeing it, he proclaims: " this gold, these jewels, I thank Our Father in Heaven I sold my life for this treas...

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... proceeds through the meadhall "offering hall joy to old and to young with rich treasure cups" (IX). When Wealhtheow first approaches Beowulf and the Geats, she " [bears] him a cup . . . with gold gleaming hands [holding] it before him graciously [greeting] the Geats" war leader" (IX). The author then reinforces that she is a member of the weaker gender by directing Wealththeow to her ... 's victory over Grendel, Wealhtheow offers a toast to the Geats and gives Beowulf rewards for his heroism. She tells Beowulf " have luck with this neck ring beloved Beowulf. . . accept these gifts gold g...

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... concealed from the sight of men. Over centuries no one had disturbed the dragons" kingdom until one day when a thief broke into the treasure, laid hand on a cup fretted with gold. This infuriated the dragon. "The fiery dragon had destroyed the people's stronghold, the land along the sea, the heart of the country." Beowulf now in Hrothgar's position as an aging ... that he is the last one of the thanes and it is now his job to carry on the tradition: "I thank God that I can give my people these gifts of gold. But you must see to the people's needs now, Wiglaf. I cannot be here any more. ...

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... sign of victory, brought you by joyful geats. My life was almost lost, fighting for it,"(75) This quote shows how loyal Beowulf is to the king. He promised him gold, and even the great Beowulf died, he still comes through will his promise. When it comes down to killing monsters or getting treasures for the king Beowulf did it. That ... times and when Beowulf says something has to be done it will be done. Beowulf will do anything at any cost. Beowulf is also very loyal, when he gives the gold he promises to the kings. Beowulf is the complete package for a warrior. Beowulf reminds me of M...

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... is that of ones name and deeds remaining to be celebrated after one's death. Another conflict between Christianity and the heroic code of the Scandinavian people is that of "weir gold." This warrior culture fully believed in vengeance and even goes so far as to use this retribution as a replacement for the mourning of a loved ones death. As is well known ... upon his people, perhaps in the form of monsters such as Grendel. Hrothgar's speech of admonition serves to combine the Christian belief in generosity and lack of greed, with the gold giving relationship between thane and retainer. ...

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... with fear of all that awaits him. Beowulf's morality came also in the form of loyalty to people and his word. Promises made by Beowulf were worth their weight in gold. His reputation grew as an honest and loyal man. After Beowulf's promise to slay mother Grendel, Hrothgar "called to his God then thanked him for the words that warrior had ... his people upon his death. Beowulf was one of the most noble and moral epic heroes. Respect for his morals and virtues led his people to erect a tower filled with gold and riches he acquired for them. Along with the tower, his people prepared a fune...

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... rights in this masculine world but were only necessary in serving the men. An example of this is when Wealtheow enters the hall, "observing the courtesies Adorned in her gold, she graciously saluted the men in the hall, then handed the cup" (Beowulf 614-616). By handing the cup, she is bestowing gifts to the men in the hall ... ...

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... then share what we have with others and fulfil the duty of Hospitality, the entire better. Beowulf becomes a king at his kingdom, someone went into the Dragons Den and took a Gold Cup, the dragon realized and attacked Beowulf's kingdom, Beowulf goes to fight the dragon. "This affair is not for you, nor is it measured to any man but myself ... ...

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... " (647). Unless the author's audience was educated in Christianity, they would have missed the reference. "Then they showed forth the shield, that shone red With the pentangle portrayed in purest gold " (619-620). The pentangle was a five-pointed star of biblical significance. It symbolized perfection, which goes along with the earlier idea of an Adam/Eve parallel. At the end of ... ...

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... first one with Grendel, Beowulf stood on the absolutely justified side as Grendel hurt people without reason. However, the dragon in the last battle had a justifiable reason a slave stole its gold and Beowulf decided to fight against it for protecting his citizens. As Beowulf had been through more, the event happening in his life became more complicated: it was no longer ... ...

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... Beowulf. A dear friend of Beowulf, Yumboldt knew that if anybody had the ability to vanquish this malicious monster , it was the one and only Beowulf. Yumboldt offered Beowulf all the gold and treasure that he desired, but Beowulf respectfully declined. Beowulf promised to cease the maelstrom along with the death of the monster, for a personal victory, and moreover to help out ... ...

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... , king of the Danes, is one example of the Anglo-Saxon measurement of importance in Beowulf. In Canto 1 the story teller describes his wealth and importance, not as mounds of gold or jewels, but instead as his ability to "[lead] the Danes to such glory." and as his tendency to "In battle, [leave] the common pasture untouched, and taking no lives ... ...

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