... by him to earth to save the world from sin. The epic proves this symbolism by stating that Hrothgar did as follows: "He went to Beowulf, embraced the Geats" brave prince, wished him well, and hoped that Herot would be his to command." The mention of Beowulf as ... a prince also reveals his Christ-like image because in the Bible Christ is known as the Prince of Peace, and in the epic Beowulf is known as the prince who brings peace. Also, King Hrothgar's builds Herot which is a "golden guest hall which name means stag hall ... ...

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