Anglo-Saxon world. He takes it upon himself, for both selfless and more prominently selfish reasons, to save the Danes from the evil monster who is threatening their society. In the mystical battle with Grendel, Beowulf chooses not to use weapons, but instead relies on his self-stated super strength, eventually ripping of the arm of the powerful beast and ending the devastion which faced the Danes. Superhuman feats also appear in the fight with Grendel's mother, which takes place in almost dream-like environment at the bottom of the murky lake. During the battle with Grendel's mother, Beowulf realizes that sword given to him by Unferth is useless against the impenetrable skin of the monster. He grabs an enormous sword made by giants, mysterio
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