A man tries to steal the gold the dragon was protecting.
Before the dragon attacks the Geats in the epic poem Beowulf, a slave steals a golden cup from the dragon's hoard. This action angers the dragon and leads to its destructive rampage on the land of the Geats.
The Geats were a North Germanic tribe inhabiting what is now Götaland ("land of the Geats") in modern Sweden.
The Geats' sworn enemies were the Swedes, particularly King Ongentheow, who is described in the epic poem Beowulf as a fierce rival of the Geats.
The most important event in Beowulf's career was his battle with the dragon. This battle showcased his bravery, strength, and willingness to sacrifice himself for his people. It ultimately led to his death but solidified his legacy as a legendary hero.
Beowulf belongs to the Geats tribe in the epic poem Beowulf. He is a warrior who comes to the aid of the Danes, led by King Hrothgar, to defeat the monster Grendel.
Wiglaf predicts the Geats' demise because their king, Beowulf, is old and weak, and many of their warriors have been killed by the dragon. Without strong leadership and sufficient warriors, they are vulnerable to attack and unable to defend their kingdom effectively.
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It is mentioned in the epic poem "Beowulf" that Grendel kills 30 geats in Hrothgar's hall, Heorot.
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Wulfgar requests that the Geats leave their weapons outside the hall because it was a sign of trust and hospitality in Norse culture. By relinquishing their weapons, the Geats demonstrate that they come in peace and mean no harm to their hosts.
The Danes wouldn't need to sew shrouds for the Geats if Grendel triumphs because it would mean that all the Geats had been killed by Grendel, and there would be no bodies left to bury and therefore no need for shrouds.