: While the story depicts a pagan warrior society, it was recorded by Christian scribes who added biblical references (e.g., Grendel as a descendant of Cain) and Christian moralizing [9, 11, 44].
: Seeking revenge for her son, Grendel's mother attacks Heorot [41, 45]. Beowulf tracks her to her underwater lair and slays her using an ancient sword forged by giants [31, 45]. Beowulf
: The poem emphasizes strength, courage, and loyalty to one's lord [30, 41]. Beowulf's reputation is built on his heroic deeds and his adherence to these ideals [41]. : While the story depicts a pagan warrior
: Though written in Old English, the story takes place in 6th-century Scandinavia among the Danes (in modern Denmark) and the Geats (in modern Sweden) [9, 27]. Grendel's mother attacks Heorot [41