BEOWULF

The heroic epic poem of Beowulf is set in the world of early medieval Northern Europe. The poem takes place in Sweden and Denmark. The author of Beowulf remains unknown. Beowulf is told in the sixth century A.D. The story passes by word of mouth by skops, which are traveling story teller. They tell the story until it is written down. Beowulf is a Viking warrior and a hero that must help king Hrothgar. Beowulf must travel from the land of the Geates to the land of the Danes. King Hrothgar is in trouble because Grendel, Beowulf’s supernatural enemy, is killing innocent people. Beowulf is finally confronted with Grendel. Beowulf defeats and kills Grendel. In revenge, Grendel Dam, Grendel’s mother, wants to kill Beowulf. Beowulf travels under the water to Grendel’s lair. He is then faced by Grendel Dam where he slays her and has another defeat. Beowulf must go up against another malevolent monster...