Hrothgar and his thanes are entertained by a scop, a traditional Anglo-Saxon poet and storyteller, after the victory over Grendel. The scop's role is to recite epic poems and entertain the warriors with tales of heroism and valor.
The thanes and Danish people did not blame Hrothgar for their trouble with Grendel because they believed that Grendel was a supernatural being sent by God as a punishment for their sins. They saw Hrothgar as a wise and just ruler who had done nothing to deserve such a tormentor.
Grendel seized 30 thanes in his first attack on Heorot Hall.
Beowulf takes 14 thanes with him to assist in the fight against Grendel.
Beowulf asks Hrothgar to send his body to his ring-giver, King Hygelac, if he doesn't survive his battle with Grendel. As ring-giver, Hygelac is an overlord who provides lands and treasures to this thanes. In addition to being Beowulf's ring-giver, Hygelac is also a kinsman, his uncle.
13. This is a set up so there are 12 later, reflecting the twelve disciples.
Grendel killed one of Beowulf's men before trying to attack Beowulf himself. He suprised Grendel with a strong choke-hold. While fighting, they damaged the mead-hall extensively and Beowulf pulled Grendel's arm from his socket. The arm acted as another trophy for the mead-hall. Grendel killed many more of Hrothgar's men.
Herot is the mead-hall of King Hrothgar, where his warriors gather to feast and celebrate. It is described as a grand and majestic hall built as a symbol of power and wealth. Herot plays a central role in the story of Beowulf as the setting for the battles against the monster Grendel and his mother.
One man dies on the night that Beowulf battles Grendel. The man who dies is the warrior Hondscio. Beowulf is able to defeat Grendel alone without any of his men losing their lives.
Beowulf's 11 men were called the Geats. They were a tribe from southern Sweden and were loyal warriors who accompanied Beowulf on his journey to fight Grendel.
Malcolm says he will name all the thanes as earls.
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