Beowulf begins with a track record of the favorable Danish King Scyld (whoever funeral service is actually revealed in the Prologue)
King Hrothgar, Scyld’s high-grandson, was well loved of the his individuals and effective during the combat. He creates a lavish hallway, entitled Heorot, to house their big armed forces, and in case this new hall is fully gone, the fresh new Danish warriors assemble significantly less than their roof to enjoy.
Grendel, a monster which lifetime at the bottom out-of your local mere, try provoked by vocal and you will remembering off Hrothgar’s followers. Read more
