Beowulf (/ ˈbeɪəwʊlf /; [1] Old English: Bēowulf [ˈbeːowuɫf]) is an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature.

we have heard, and what honor the athelings won! awing the earls. Since erst he lay. gave him gifts: a good king he! the Wielder of Wonder, with world’s renown. son of Scyld, in the Scandian lands. shall an earl have honor in every clan. sturdy Scyld to the shelter of God. the leader beloved who long had ruled.... by the mast the mighty one.

The epic poem follows Beowulf, a hero who comes to aid Hrothgar, King of the Danes, in his fight against the vicious monster Grendel. Before the tale is over, Beowulf fights and defeats Grendel, Grendel’s mother, becomes king of the Geats, and vanquishes a dragon.

Nov 22, 2024 · Beowulf is a heroic poem, considered the highest achievement of Old English literature and the earliest European vernacular epic. It deals with events of the early 6th century CE and is believed to have been composed between 700 and 750.

to Beowulf, illustrious in spirit. She greeted the Geat chieftain and gave thanks to God, wordfully wisdom-fast, so that her wish should come true, that she could anticipate assistance against the crimes coming from some earl. Beowulf received the cup, a slaughter-fell warrior, from Wealhtheow and then, bucking to fight, spoke eloquently,

þæt wæs god cyning. ðæm eafera wæs æfter cenned, geong in geardum, þone god sende folce to frofre; fyrenðearfe ongeat þe hie ær drugon aldorlease lange hwile. Him þæs liffrea, wuldres wealdend, woroldare forgeaf; Beowulf wæs breme blæd wide sprang, Scyldes eafera Scedelandum in. þær wæs madma fela…

Jul 19, 2005 · A son is born to him, who receives the name of Beowulf—a name afterwards made so famous by the hero of the poem. A son and heir, young in his dwelling, Whom God-Father sent to solace the people.

Beowulf is min nama. From Hygelac’s band. Beowulf is my name. Wille ic asecgan sunu Healfdenes, If your lord and master, the most renowned: 345: mærum þeodne, min ærende, Son of Halfdane, will hear me out: aldre þinum, gif he us geunnan wile: And graciously allow me to greet him in person, þæt we hine swa godne gretan moton.”

Over sea, a day’s voyage off, Beowulf, of the Geats, nephew of Higelac, king of the Geats, hears of Grendel’s doings and of Hrothgar’s misery. He resolves to crush the fell monster and relieve the aged king. With fourteen chosen companions, he sets sail for Dane-land. Reaching that country, he soon persuades Hrothgar of his ability to help him.

Beowulf, a mighty noble from Geatland (Sweden), arrives in Denmark to aid King Hrothgar rid a monster called Grendel. He has fourteen hand-picked horsemen with him and the King who regards them as God-sent welcomes them warmly. King …