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Fate is a pagan belief that Beowulf follows; however, he always thanks God for safe voyage and things like that. The burial ceremony is always pagan. The Danes also use pagan ways such as human sacrifices and gifts to the gods when Grendel shows up

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Beowulf is a pagan story transcribed by a christian.

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Q: How do you explain that Beowulf has many references to elements of Christianity yet the hero Beowulf is clearly pagan in his values?
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