... comparison with each other, it is evident that in Beowulf, that a Christian author reworded a pagan story to sound Christian, while in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight pagan rituals, and traditions were adapted to create Christian mythology. Before we can compare and contrast the Christian ideals ... arrive to fight the demon. Beowulf defeats both Grendel and his demon mother in heroic and honorable combat, saving Hrothgar's kingdom. In the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the entrance of a Green Knight interrupts the New Years" celebrations of Camelot. The knight challenges anyone i...

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... injured by the dragon which eventual killed him. Another example of Christianity can be seen in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". First the story begins with a Christmas celebration of the Knights of the round table. Sir Gawain's faith in God is seen in his journey to find the Green Knight, when he is ... on this journey he preys to God for his guidance. Sir Gawain's shield can be seen as a symbol of Christ, the pentangle representing the five wounds of Christ. A picture of the Virgin Mary is also ... last adventure as king he battles an evil dragon that has threatened his kingdom. In...

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