Queen Hrothgar, Scyld’s high-grandson, was well-loved by the their some one and you will successful when you look at the conflict. The guy yields a luxurious hall, entitled Heorot, to accommodate his huge armed forces, and in case brand new hall is fully gone, this new Danish fighters gather significantly less than its rooftop so you can commemorate.
Grendel, a monster which existence in the bottom of the local mere, are provoked by vocal and you may celebrating from Hrothgar’s followers. The guy appears from the hallway later one night and kills 30 of one’s fighters in their sleep. For another twelve age, the fear out-of Grendel’s outrage casts a shade over the lives of your own Danes. Hrothgar along with his advisers normally consider absolutely nothing to peaceful the newest monster’s frustration.
Beowulf, prince of one’s Geats, hears regarding Hrothgar’s problems, collects fourteen of the bravest Geat warriors, and you will set sail regarding his family when you look at the southern Sweden. The new Geats are greeted of the people in Hrothgar’s legal, and you will Beowulf has to the king off his earlier in the day accomplishments once the a good warrior, particularly his success in fighting sea beasts. (more…)
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