Beowulf was written in England sometime during the 8th century. This provides
             the reader with an idea that the poem was written during a time when society was in the
             process of being converted from paganism to Christianity. The Christian influences were
             combined with early folklore and heroic legends of German tribes. The reader attempts
             to look at whether or not Christian and biblical influences were later added to the
             original pagan poem or weather they already existed. The fact that Christianity and
             paganism are so closely intertwined in the poem is the reason Beowulf has both Christian
             The pagan elements in the epic poem Beowulf are evident in the characters
             superhuman strengths. Beowulf is depicted as a superhero. Beowulf takes it upon himself
             to save the Danes from Grendel. In his battle with Grendel, Beowulf chooses not to use
             weapons; he relies on his super strength. During the fight, Beowulf's strength takes over,
             and Beowulf wrestles with Grendel until he is able to rip one of the monster's arms out of
             the socket. Superhuman feats also appear in the fight with Grendel's mother. When
             Beowulf enters the water, he swims, without the use of oxygen, downward for an entire
             day before he sees the bottom. During the battle with Grendel's mother, Beowulf realizes
             that Unferth's sword is useless against the monster's thick skin. He grabs an enormous
             sword made by giants, almost too heavy to hold, and slashes through the monster's body.
             The superhero strength that Beowulf has continues into the battle with the dragon.
             By this time Beowulf is an old man. He decides that he must avenge his people and fight
             the dragon. Although Beowulf is fatally wounded himself, he still manages to deliver the
             final blow that kills the dragon. Grendel is also seen as a superhuman monster. Grendel
             has no knowledge of weapons, so he, too, depends on his extraordinary strength to
             destroy h...