Beowulf is the title of the earliest existing Anglo-Saxon epic.long poem about legendary or historical heroes, written in a grand style It tells the story of Beowulf, a Norsereferring to the people and culture of Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland hero and warrior who fought and conquered several monsters that terrorized Denmark and Sweden. The poem combines elements of Anglo-Saxon culture with Christian moral values in an extraordinary...
Source: Myths and Legends of the World, ©2005 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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