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Beowolf

The epic poem Beowulf describes the most heroic man of the
Anglo-Saxon times. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible person
with all the extraordinary traits required of a hero. He is able to
use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his people
before himself. He encounters hideous monsters and the most ferocious
of beasts but he never fears the threat of death. His leadership
skills are superb and he is even able to boast about all his
achievements. Beowulf is the ultimate epic hero who risks his life
countless times for immortal glory and for the good of others.

Beowulf is a hero in the eyes of his fellow men through his
amazing physical strength. He fought in numerous battles and returned
victorious from all but his last. In his argument with Unferth,
Beowulf explains the reason he "lost" a simple swimming match with his
youthful opponent Brecca. Not only had Beowulf been swimming for seven
nights, he had also stopped to kill nine s...

Posted by: Melissa T. Littlefield

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