... for being a genius, or someone as simple as a mother or father. Through his battles with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the fire dragon, Beowulf accomplishes the privileged status of an epic hero. The battle with Grendel first allows Beowulf to exhibit his heroic qualities for everyone. The Danes become slaves to Grendel as he feasts on their people, for the better part of twelve years. This continues, until King ... up where Grendel left off, killing numerous Danes with the blink of an eye, until Hrothgar beckons Beowulf to save his people once again. His superhuman skills are first ap...

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... loyalty above all else. Although he has already performed many great deeds and services before the time the story is set, Beowulf's virtues are first shown when he travels to Denmark, with the purpose of saving Heorot, the great mead-hall, from the demon Grendel. He sets out to repay Hrothgar for helping his father, showing Beowulf's loyalty and faith. Before Beowulf came, Grendel feasted on those in ... , I count myself as dangerous any day as Grendel. So it won't be a cutting edge I"ll wield to mow him down, easily as I might. He has no idea of the arts of war, or shield or sword-play,...

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