This is a piece of evidence you could use to prove that epics are universal.
Beowulf kills nine monsters as he swims thru the ocean.
Beowulf kills nine sea monsters while swimming with Brecca in the epic poem Beowulf.
He went around slaying monsters .... Beowulf was a warrior, and later became King of Getland.
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Unferth brings up Beowulf's swimming match with Brecca to challenge Beowulf's reputation and boast about his own abilities. Beowulf responds by acknowledging the match but explains that he was fighting sea monsters, not swimming for glory, and that he emerged victorious.
Breca the Bronding (sometimes spelled Breoca) was a Bronding who, according to the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf, was Beowulf's childhood friend. Breca defeated him in a swimming match.While dining, Unferth alludes to the story of their contest, and Beowulf then relates it in detail, explaining how he needed to stop and defeat multiple sea monsters during the match.Breca is also mentioned in Widsith as the lord of the Brondings.
Breca Beowulf was not defeated, but he beat Breca. He didn't beat Breca, he lost although his losing may have been due to "Sea Monsters"
After Beowulf harms Grendel, the mother breaks into the hall to take his arm home. Beowulf is told by the king that htere are actually two monsters. Beowulf leaves at once to go underwater to kill Grendel's mother.
Beowulf is a legendary hero in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem "Beowulf." He is known for his bravery, strength, and loyalty, and he is celebrated for his epic battles against monsters and dragons. Beowulf embodies the values of heroism and selflessness.
Beowulf.
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Beowulf kills Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a fire-breathing dragon.