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 sea creatures in the depths
             of the ocean. Beowulf is also strong enough to kill the monster
             Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years, with his
             bare hands by ripping off his arm. When Beowulf is fighting Grendel's
             mother, who is seeking revenge on her son's death, he is able to slay
             her by slashing the monster's neck with a Giant's sword that can
             only be lifted by a person as strong as Beowulf. When he chops off her
             head, he carries it from the ocean with ease, but it takes four men to
             lift and carry it back to Herot mead-hall. This strength is a key
             Another heroic trait of Beowulf is his ability to put his peoples
             welfare before his own. Beowulf's uncle is king of the Geats so he is
             sent as an emissary to help rid the Danes of the evil Grendel. Beowulf
             risks his own life for the Danes, asking help from no one. He realizes
             the dangers but fears nothing for his own lif
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