... the Lord. " they thanked God that for them the wave-paths had been smooth." (BEOWULF 227-228). This quote shows Beowulf thanking God for a safe journey across the sea to Geatland. What's interesting to contrast this is that Beowulf seems to adhere to his glory and fame on this earth even when he thanks God for his safe journeys. Also interesting ... Scyld as honorable, "throve in honours". Honor is placed highly in the Anglo-Saxon society, evident in many other passages in Beowulf. A statement made about Beowulf after his victories in Geatland, " Thus he was bold, the son of Edgetheow, ...

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... following night as well. Much to Hrothgar's grief, the soldiers realized they must stay away from Herot in order to be safe, and did so for twelve years. Meanwhile, in Geatland, a courageous warrior known as Beowulf hears of King Hrothgar's troubles and vows to kill Grendel. Beowulf sails to the Danish shore with fourteen of his bravest men. Upon landing, Wulfgar ... ...

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